Cover Letters Writing your opening line....

6 ways to begin your CL... Name Drop Brown Nose Question Show off your Homework Conservative Quote

Name Drop Example: Dear Mr. Smith: My good friend, Joe Brown, notified me about the open position as a marketing manager at FedEx and encouraged me to apply.

Brown Nose Example: Dear Mr. Smith: GAP is the most popular brand worn by all my peers and I would love to be a part of such a well respected company.

Question Example: Dear Mr. Smith: Do you want to increase your regional sales by 50 percent? I am confident that I have the skills required to make that happen.

Show off your Homework Example: Dear Mr. Smith: As the number three producer of soft drinks in the industry, RC cola is on its way to becoming the best.

Conservative Example: Dear Mr. Smith: I am very interested in the Barista position at Starbucks. Please consider me an applicant.

Quote Example: Dear Mr. Smith: “We’re lovin’ it.” This well-known quote from McDonald’s describes my philosophy on life and aligns perfectly with the McDonald’s team.

Your turn... With a partner -or- on your own, write 6 opening sentences, one from each of the categories we have discussed. Use a piece of paper and label each statement according to it’s type. Be ready to share some of your ideas.