2. III. Cover Letter I. Cover Letter - Personal Business Letter (Closed Block)

3. A. Format 1. Return Address a. Street Address b. City, State, Zip Code c. Date 2. Inside Address a. Person’s Name b. Company Name c. Street Address d. City, State, Zip Code 3. Salutation: a. Dear Mr. Jones 12901 E. 68th Street N. Owasso, OK 74055 April 4, 2006 Mr. Fred Jones Jones Manufacturing Company 3445 East 129th Street North Owasso, OK 74055 Dear Mr. Jones,

4. A. Format Continued 4. Body of Letter a. Format: 1. Do not indent 2. Single space text 3. Double Space between paragraphs b. Paragraphs 1. 1st - Introduce yourself & reason writing 2. 2nd - Sell yourself, skills, talent, experience 3. 3rd - Make a plan, what you would like to happen next

5. A. Format Continued 5. Complimentary Close a. Yours Truly, Sincerely 6. Signature 7. Name - typed 8. Enclosure - indicates your resume is enclosed

6. B. Cover Letter Writing Tips 1. Personalize the letter 2. Be natural-simple language 3. Be specific & get to the point 4. Be Positive 5. Be confident, not arrogant 6. Be polite & professional 7. Be efficient 8. Type your letter 9. Be available 10. Proofread letter 11. Sign It 12. Package it nicely 13. Keep one for yourself