Cover Letter Template Date Your name Your address Your handphone number Your e-mail address
The Hiring Manager’s name His/Her job designation His/Her Department/Division His/Her company name His/Her address
Dear Mr./Ms XXX (Hiring Manager’s Surname) Subject: (For e.g. Application for Finance/Marketing/HRC Internship) First paragraph: • Why are you writing to him/her (Make it quick, simple but catchy) • Who are you • Wow them with your genuine knowledge and interest in his/her company/division/department Objective – Demonstrate that you are worthy applicant, entice them to read your letter further Second/Third paragraphs: Describe yourself further in terms of how you fit into the company, summarizing why you’re what they are looking for (put yourself in their shoes – ask why they should consider you, not spill your life story) Clarify any ambiguous points/doubts that your resume could raise Objective – Entice them to turn the page to read your resume Last paragraph: Say your goodbye Thank them for considering your application Invite them to call you/Let them know you’ll call to follow up Yours sincerely,
Your name