Cover Letter Format (required elements are A-F) Your Address City, State, Zip Code (A) (Skip three lines) Date (of submission of application) (B) (Skip two lines) Name (if known) Title (or Hiring Manager, if not known) (C) Name of Organization (D) (Skip one line) Dear Mr./Ms./ or Hiring Manager: (E) 1st Paragraph: State why you are writing. Identify the position and the company, field or general area of your inquiry. Tell how you heard of the opening. (F) 2nd Paragraph: Indicate your career or job objective and why you are particularly suited for this company or type of work. Highlight your particularly relevant achievements and qualifications. Elaborate on key points from your resume without repeating your resume word-for-word. Be sure to point out specific facts such as related work experience, coursework or training. Communicate to the employer that you understand the position and have the qualities the employer seeks. 3rd Paragraph: Describe to the employer why you are interested in working for that particular company. Reasons should be based upon research done on the company and the industry. You must show the reader that you are aware of what their company's unique characteristics are - what sets them apart from others and why it is important to you. Be sure to elaborate on how you could add value to their organization, if not previously stated in the 2nd paragraph. 4th Paragraph: Refer the employer to an enclosed resume and/or application form. Request a personal interview and suggest arranging a mutually convenient time to meet. Your closing should reiterate your interest in the position and give specific information about how you can be reached. Thank the employer for his/her time and consideration. Sincerely, Your Name Typed