Understanding how Tony organized his cover letter can help you to write your own. Click the section titles to learn why each part was included. When you create your own letter, you will want to carefully tailor it to the job description for the position you are applyitng for.
In most cases, the contact information for the applicant is at the top of the cover letter. If you submit a resume as well, the contact information should be formatted the same way.
Include the company contact information on the letter. If you have it or can find it, include the name and title of the hiring official as well. This is the traditional location and format for any business letter.
If you don't know exactly who is in charge of hiring, you can use "Dear sir/madam:" instead of a person's name. You can also call the company and ask to whom you should send your cover letter.
Start your letter with a positive introductory sentence that clearly states what position you are applying for.
Tailor this next section to the qualifications listed in the job description. Be sure to read the job description carefully as there may be a skill or experience that you want to add that you might not have realized was important.
Because the job description included a section on duties after the section on qualifications, this part of the letter addresses the candidate's experience and attitude related to those duties.
This section is included because there was a section in the job description that was titled Employment Conditions. When writing a cover letter always carefully review the job description and try to address every part of it. It helps to keep your letter in the same order as the job description.
Conclude the main body of your cover letter by referring to any other application materials that may have been included with the letter, indicating your willingness to meet, sharing your contact information, and thanking the hiring official for taking time to read your coverletter. Thanking people who are considering you for a position is critical to making a good first impression.