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Avoid using Dear Sir or To Whom It May Concern. If you are unsure to whom is it addressed to use Dear Hiring Manager, Dear Manager, Dear Human Resources Manager, or Dear Recruiter. Developing a Cover Letter Cover Letters in General Short Three paragraphs Introduce you to the company Emphasize your good points Paragraph I Introduce yourself Explain why you are writing. If you are responding to an ad, mention where you saw the ad and the date it appeared. If you are not responding to an ad, explain the type of work you are looking for. Express interest in the company. Paragraph II Describe your qualifications. Emphasize relevant experience or school work. Show how your abilities match the job description. Emphasize how you can benefit the company. Paragraph III Indicate what action you plan to take. Say that you will stop by on a certain date or that you will call to arrange an interview. Include information on how and where you can be reached. End with a thank you. Proofread Proofread carefully. Have at least one other person proofread your cover letter. SAMPLE COVER LETTER MATCHING REQUIREMENTS FORMAT September 20, 2004 MBE, Inc. Box 2394 Hometown, North Carolina 27512 Dear Manager: I am interested in the general office clerk position you advertised in Sundays Times and Record. My resume is enclosed for your review. The following list matches my qualifications to your requirements. Your Requirements My Qualifications One year office experience Worked part time for three years Knowledgeable of computers Successfully completed training in Microsoft Office 2000 Previous related experience Excellent communications skills Verbal and written. Cashier and Retail sales experience. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to discussing my qualifications with you at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, Mary Fox Enclosure  SAMPLE COVER LETTER Your Address Date Mr. Ben Stewart Regional Manger, First In Food, Inc. 222 Peabody Industrial Part Raleigh, North Carolina 26702 Dear Mr. Stewart, I was excited to learn that your company plans to open ten new restaurants in this area by the end of next year. Your restaurants have always been a favorite of mine. A mutual acquaintance, Mary Walters told me you are interested in hiring managers with proven organizational abilities, a willingness to learn and a high level of commitment to the companys goals. I have these qualifications and enclosed my resume for your review. With two years experience working in food restaurant management and a recent Associates Degree in Business Administration, I have obtained the skills, knowledge and dedication to succeed at First In Food, Inc. In my previous position, I led our team in winning Restaurant of the Year for two consecutive years. We also maintained the lowest employee turn over rate and increased sales by 25%. I look forward to meeting you, learning more about your expansion in this area, and discussing my qualifications with you at your earliest convenience. I can be reached at 555-3456. Sincerely, Mitch Stevens Encl.  Sample Cover Letter 18 Pritchard Boulevard New Bedford, MA 02740 February 14, 2008 Ms. Kathy Harding Katies Kraft Shop 84 Kendall Highway New Bedford, MA 02740 Dear Ms. Harding My name is Darlene DeSilva. I am a high school sophomore seeking a part-time job in the arts and crafts field. Your store is one of my favorites. I would like to know if there are any job openings at your store. You will see from my resume that I am active in school art. I enjoy sewing, knitting, and ceramics. You may not know my name, but you would recognize my face. We speak with each other when I am in the store. I am familiar with the products you sell. I am friendly and would make a good sales person. In a few days, I will visit your store and talk with you. If you wish, please feel free to call me. My phone number is (508) 555-0093. Thank you. Yours truly, Darlene DeSilva Cover Letter Performance Appendix 6.01 (11) Directions: Complete a cover letter/letter of application. Guidelines regarding content criteria and formatting can be found below. Use the evaluation criteria found on the Cover Letter Rating Sheet to plan and pre-evaluate your project. This work product will be included as part of the Course Portfolio. Content Criteria/Formatting Guidelines Cover Letters in General Short Three paragraphs Introduce you to the company Emphasize your good points Paragraph I Introduce yourself Explain why you are writing. If you are responding to an ad, mention where you saw the ad and the date it appeared. If you are not responding to an ad, explain the type of work you are looking for. Express interest in the company. Paragraph II Describe your qualifications. Emphasize relevant experience or school work. Show how your abilities match the job description. Emphasize how you can benefit the company. Paragraph III Indicate what action you plan to take. State that you will stop by on a certain date or that you will call to arrange an interview. Include information on how and where you can be reached. End with a thank you. Proofread Proofread carefully. Have at least one other person proofread your cover letter. Cover Letter Outline Appendix 6.01 (12) Name: ___________________________________ Address: _________________________________ _________________________________ Phone: __________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________ Date: ___________________________________ Employers name: _______________________________ Employers title: _______________________________ Company name: ________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Dear ______________________________________________: Paragraph stating what is known about the company and how you learned about the job opening: __________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Paragraph stating what is known about the job opening and how you are suited to the position: _____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Specific description of skills, abilities, strengths that you will bring to the position: ________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Concluding paragraph that states how you will follow up, requests an interview and thanks the reader for his/her consideration and time: ______________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Sincerely, Signature _________________________________________________ Printed Name Follow-Up Letter/Thank you letter Appendix 6.01 (13) Making another contact with the employer can often increase your chances of employment. A telephone call or a thank-you letter can do this. The thank-you letter is often the most common follow up method. FOLLOW UP LETTER: Out of Sight Out of Mind A Thank-you letter may be typed OR neatly handwritten on personal stationary. It may also be e-mailed. The letter should be written soon after the company or job fair interview, the next day is best! The letter should state your continued interest in the job and your appreciation of their time spent with you during the interview. Directions: Write a thank-you note to an employer similar to the sample below. AFTER COMPANY INTERVIEW 6200 Waverly Street Burlington, NC 27215 September 30, 2004 Mr. Mark J. Raynard General Manager Johnson Electronics, Inc. 230 Washington Avenue Greensboro, NC 27408 Dear Mr. Raynard: Thank you for considering me for the position of electronics technician with your company. I am very impressed with your company and the enthusiasm that your employees have about their jobs. 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