1. Cover Letter

2. Business Formatting
Business letters begin with the name and address of the business you are sending it to.
Then open the letter with a name or To Whom It May Concern:
Thursday, February 19, 2009
(2 spaces)
Company Name
Address
City, State Zip
To Whom It May Concern:
(1 space)

3. Business Format The body of a business letter:
Thursday, February 19, 2009
(2 spaces)
Company Name
Address
City, State Zip
To Whom It May Concern:
(1 space)
Please find enclosed my resume for the customer service position. The position was posted on the Monster Jobs website.
My past work experience includes strong skills in customer service. During my work at Sears I provided full-time customer service in the women’s clothing department.
I look forward to discussion the position with you in person. Please contact me with available interview times at your earliest convenience.
The body of a business letter:
Do NOT indent the paragraphs
DO leave a space between paragraphs

4. Cover Letter
Paragraph 1 Opening- tell them what job you are applying for and where you found it:
Example 1:
Please find enclosed my resume and references in application for the (enter title here) position advertised by your company in the Hillsdale Daily News classified ads.
Example 2:
These application materials are being sent in response to the (enter title here) position currently open with (name of organization) and posted in the Hillsdale Daily News classified ads.

5. Cover Letter Paragraph 1 continued: Example 1: Example 2:
I seek an opportunity to apply professional skills gained through the ____________ vocational program at Hillsdale Workforce Development and Technology Center. I anticipate completing high school graduation requirements through ________ High School in May 20??.
Example 2:
Currently I attend the _______________ program at Hillsdale Workforce Development and Technology Center and look forward to finding a position that would allow me to apply the professional skills gained through my work there. In May of 20?? I will complete high school graduation requirements through _______ High School.

6. Cover Letter Paragraph 2 Opening Information about your work skills
Example 1: a general statement
My past work experience (or volunteer work) has required a strong ability to__________
Work with people
Organize information or material
Stick to a schedule
Work quickly and accurately

7. Cover Letter Paragraph 2 Opening Information about your work skills
Example 2: General statement introducing skills
Previously, at work or during volunteer activities, I have excelled at ____________________
Working with the public
Organizing tasks or materials
Time management
Multi-tasking

8. Cover Letter Paragraph 2 Details
Specific statements about past work skills
Example:
During my work as (position title), I (describe specific job duties) on a daily basis. I enjoyed these tasks because (I like to be organized, I like to help people, I enjoy working with my hands….).
During my work as a substitute teacher, I presented lessons, completed a variety of paperwork and interacted directly with students on a daily basis. I enjoyed these tasks because I like working with youth and am competent at multi-tasking duties.

9. Cover Letter Paragraph 3: Requesting an interview
Open with an enthusiastic remark about your interest in the company:
Example 1:
I would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about the (position title) with (company name). Please contact me with information regarding available interview times.
Example 2:
The (name of job) position would be a great opportunity to apply my skills in (name a skill area). I look forward to discussing the possibility of joining the (company name) team in person.

10. CLOSING Use: Sincerely, OR Respectfully Yours,
Thursday, February 19, 2009
(2 spaces)
Company Name
Address
City, State Zip
To Whom It May Concern:
(1 space)
Please find enclosed my resume …..
My past work experience ….
I look forward to…
(2 Spaces)
Sincerely,
(4 Spaces)
Jennifer R. Masters
CLOSING
Use:
Sincerely, OR
Respectfully Yours,
Leave 4 spaces and type your name

11. Cover Letter Complete!!!!!!
Congratulations you have finished your cover letter.
Make sure to re-read the letter and check:
Wording
Spelling
Spacing
EMPLOYERS WILL THROW AWAY ANY APPLICATION MATERIALS THAT HAVE ERRORS ON THEM!!!!!