EMAIL COVER LETTER
Subject Line: Job Title - Be sure to list the job you are applying for in the Subject Line of your email message, so the employer is clear as to what job you are interested in.
Salutation:
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name or Dear Hiring Manager (if you don't have a contact person)
Body of Email 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
how to contact you/how to follow up
First Paragraph:
The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing. Mention the position you are applying for. Include the name of a mutual contact, if you have one. Be clear and concise regarding your request. Convince the reader that they should interview you in the first paragraph.
Middle Paragraphs:
Describe what you have to offer the employer. Make strong connections between your abilities and their needs. Mention specifically how your skills and experience match the job you are applying for. Remember, you are interpreting your resume, not repeating it.
Conclusion:
If you have attached your resume, mention it in this paragraph. Then conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position.
Complimentary Close:
Best Regards, Sincerely, Yours Sincerely,
Signature:
Include your name, full address, phone number, email address, and Profile URL, if you have one, so it is easy for hiring managers, recruiters, and contacts to get in touch.
Full Name
Address
Email
Phone/Cell
Email cover letter sample Falconer ESL
Dear ______________________
I am very interested in applying for the position of __________________________that was advertised (in/at/on) ____________________________________. I am an ideal candidate for this position because I have _________________________ experience in this field, including ________________________________________________________.
My extensive work experience at ________________________________ included (responsibilities/skills) such as ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. I am also a very ________________________________________________________________________ and __________________________________________________. I am also bilingual in _____________________________________, and have studied _____________________________________________________________________________. My personal work ethic and skills would be a valuable asset to your company.
My resume is attached for your perusal. I would very much appreciate the chance to meet you and discuss this position in person. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Sincerely,
Name
Address
email
phone
Before you mail it: Read it again. Check for spelling/grammar mistakes. If possible, ask someone else to read it. Think ONE MORE TIME about your experience. Is there a way to mention your soft skills?
