Fillable Printable General Cover Letter Sample Template

General Cover Letter Sample Template

Your Address

Your Phone Number

Your Email Address

Today’s Date

Name of Contact

Contact’s Job Title

Contact’s Company

Company’s Address

Dear Mr. or Ms. (Name, if you know it; “Sir or Madam” or “To whom it may concern” if you

don’t know the name of your reader)

First Paragraph – Opening

This is where you briefly introduce yourself, explain why you are writing (e.g. indicate

which position you are applying for, where you learned of the position, or that you are

inquiring about available openings). Try to grab the reader’s attention; remember that this

paragraph may determine whether or not your reader continues to read your letter.

Second Paragraph – Body

Bring up the requirements listed for the job you are applying for and explain how you meet

them. Evoke specific examples from your work experience or academic life and relate them

to the job, company, or industry. Expand on your resume rather than repeat what you have

already written. Also, try to show a familiarity for the company, and explain why you like

their corporate philosophy or otherwise feel that you would make a good fit with their

employees. You might expand this into two paragraphs, if you have enough to say.

Third Paragraph – Conclusion

Give a brief summary of your qualifications and restate your intent. Provide contact

information and either describe when the employer can expect to hear from you, or if you

will wait to hear from them. Close by thanking the employer for their time and

consideration.

Sincerely,

Your Name