When you see an entry level job advertised, you may notice that it says to send the company or hiring manager a copy of your resume along with a cover letter. While it might be tempting to create one cover letter and change only a few things, you should personalize your cover letter for each job you apply for, even if it’s an entry level job. This shows you’re serious about the job and ready to start working.
Instructions
1. Create a basic introductory paragraph detailing any information about the company you find particularly interesting. Since you may not have much work experience or experience in this particular field, you need to show that you are interested in what the company does.
2. Date the very top of the cover letter with today’s date or the date you plan to send out the cover letter. Leave one space below the date and list the hiring manager’s name, the address of the company and an email address if you send it through email.
3. Write your second paragraph to highlight your skills and experience. You’ll want to show why you’d be a good fit for the company and what you can bring to the table. Bring up the different aspects of your employment history and how they fit with the job description.
4. Close the letter with a thank you and a respectable sign off such as “Sincerely.” Underneath that you’ll want to include as much contact information as possible including your address, phone number and email address. Close the letter with a thank you and a respectable sign off such as “Sincerely.” Underneath that you’ll want to include as much contact information as possible including your address, phone number and email address.
5. Close the letter with a thank you and a respectable sign off such as “Sincerely.” Underneath that you’ll want to include as much contact information as possible including your address, phone number and email address.