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Download Sample Cover Letter Format and more Study Guides, Projects, Research Technical Writing in PDF only on Docsity! Sample Cover Letter Format Your Contact Information (Times New Roman font, 11-12 point) Name Address City, State, Zip Code Phone Number Email Address Date Employer Contact Information (if you have it) Name Title Company Address City, State, Zip Code Salutation Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name, (or Dear Hiring Manager or similar, if you cannot find a contact) Body of Cover Letter - The body of your cover letter lets the employer know what position you are applying for, why the employer should select you for an interview, and how you will follow-up. First Paragraph: Introduce yourself and state why you’re writing; you are enthusiastically presenting yourself for a job, and your background makes you the best candidate. List a referral source if possible. Middle Paragraph(s): List your value to the company. Describe how you will contribute to the company from Day One. This should be based on research of the company and job. Share knowledge of the company’s goals, accomplishments and opportunities. Remember, you are interpreting your resume, not repeating it. Final Paragraph: Call to action. Ask for the interview and state when (exactly) you will follow up. Complimentary Close Respectfully yours, Signature Handwritten Signature (for a mailed letter) Typed Signature