Plan: what is a cover letter How to write a cover letter

What to include in your cover letter

When you begin writing, use the following structure (and feel free to copy-paste this information into your favorite cover letter template):

YOUR NAME

[Your phone number] [Your email address] [Your mailing address / LinkedIn profile /portfolio / website (optional)]

[Hiring manager’s name]
[Company address]
[Company phone number]
[Hiring manager’s email address]

Dear [Mr./Ms./Mx.] [Hiring manager’s name],

Opening paragraph that mentions your years of relevant experience, how you found out about the job, and why you’re interested in the position. Make sure you use the correct job title here, or else the employer will think you’re sending out a generic cover letter.

Body paragraph(s) that provide examples of your professional accomplishments, skills, and work experience. These examples should all tie into why you’re the best fit for the role.

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  You can include bullet points in this section to highlight your greatest relevant achievements
  
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  Using numbers to outline these achievements makes their significance more apparent to the hiring manager