Cover Letter Template Classical

Cover Letter Template1

Employer Name
Employer Title
Company Name
Employer Address
Employer Phone Number

Date

Dear Sir/Madam (if name is unknown),

Re: Title of position and reference number (if available)

First paragraph - What do you want? E.g. I am looking for employment within your company as a .....

Second paragraph - Why are you looking for this type of work? This paragraph covers you reasons and/or motivation for applying for this position. It may be because you have the appropriate skills and qualifications, or you are looking for full time employment, wanting a change of career etc.

Third paragraph - What are you skills suitable to the position? Outline the skills that you have relevant to the position you are applying for. Include examples of application of these skills. E.g. If you are claiming to have good leadership skills, provide and example of how you have done this in the past.

Forth paragraph - What can you do for them? You may need to think of the requirements of the position and point out how you can fulfill the employers needs. Why should the employer hire you, and how can you be more of an asset to the company benefit them over and above another applicant.

Closing statement - E.g. Thank you for your time in consideration of my application/expression of interest. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss my suitablity for the position at an interview.

Yours faithfully (if name is not known)
Yours Sincerely (if name is known)

Your signature (if not electronic document)


Your name in print

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