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How To Write A Cover Letter - Rules Give enough information to interest the reader, don’t overwhelm. Research the company. Address the letter to a specific person. Answer an ad if you have 50% of the skills or background that the ad requires. Mention the person who referred you if appropriate.

How To Write A Cover Letter - Contents Your address, city, state, zip, and telephone number. Date Name, title, company, address, city, state, and zip of person you’re writing to. Greeting, followed by a colon.

How To Write A Cover Letter - Contents Paragraph 1: What you want. How you know about the organization. Mention enclosure of your resume. Paragraph 2: Concise overview of work history and skills that will help you perform the job. Paragraph 3: State confidence in your ability. Give information on how you can be contacted.

How To Write A Cover Letter - Contents Paragraph 4: Express appreciation Closing, signature, and typed name