Effective Cover Letters

How To Write A CoverLetter - 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 CoverLetter - Contents• Your address, city, state, postcode, and

telephone number.• Date• Name, title, company, address, city, state, and

postcode of person you’re writing to• Greeting

How To Write A CoverLetter - 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 CoverLetter - Contents

• Paragraph 4:Express appreciation

Closing, signature, and typed nameEnd with Yours sincerely Your name

Your nameAddressEmail and phone

Date

Name and address of person you are sending letter to

Dear Mr. or Ms or To Whom It May Concern

Re: Jon reference or job name

I wish to apply for the position recently advertised…. 1 space between paragraphs

Yours sincerely

Your name

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Julie Black 23 Smith Street

Woodridge QLD 4216Date

Mr Jason PetersonStore ManagerABC Shop22 Woodville StreetWoodridge QLD 4216

Dear Mr Peterson I wish to apply for the recently advertised position of store assistant that was advertised on seek.com.

I have worked in retail for the past 5 years and have a Certificate 11 in Retail operations. My experience includes client contact, restocking shelves, stock take, EFPTOS, cash and credit card transactions. My customer service skills are very good.

I believe I would make an excellent addition to your store. I am available immediately, have my own transport and am prepared to work a 7 day roster.

My resume is enclosed and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerelyJulie Black

Julie Black

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Use a minimum of 12 size font and keep to one page

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