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What To Include In A Cover Letter For A Job
Posted on October 15, 2014

Everything You Need to Include in a Successful Cover Letter

By Alison Doyle

Job Searching Expert

 

When you are writing a cover letter, there is specific information that needs to be included. Your cover letter will include a contact section, a salutation, information on why you are qualified for the job, a closing, and your signature. Here's what to include in a cover letter to send with a resume when you apply for a job.

The Parts of a Cover Letter

A cover letter is comprised of several parts: contact information, a salutation, the body of the cover letter, and an appropriate closing. 

Cover Letter Contact Section

When you are writing a cover letter to mail or to upload to a job board or company website, the first section of your cover letter should include information on how the employer can contact you.  When you send an email cover letter, instead of listing your contact information at the top of the message include your contact information in your signature.

Cover Letter Salutation

It's important to include an appropriate salutation at the beginning of the cover letter or message. If you have a contact person for your letter, be sure to include their name in your letter.

The Body Section of a Cover Letter

The most important part of a cover letter or an email message applying for employment, is the body of your cover letter. The body of a cover letter includes the paragraphs where you explain why you are interested in and qualified for the job for which you are applying.

Cover Letter Keywords

Including keywords related to the jobs for which you are applying in your cover letters can help you get selected for a job interview.

Cover Letter Closing

When you're writing a cover letter to apply for a job it's important to close your letter in a professional manner. 

Cover Letter Signature

What is included in a cover letter signature depends on whether you are sending or uploading a cover letter document or using an email message as your cover letter.  Here are examples of signatures to use in both cases.

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