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

1. Write out your contact information (and the employer’s details)

Underneath your name in your cover letter header, write your contact details:

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  First and last name
  
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  Email address (something professional, usually including your name)
  
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  Phone number
  
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  Mailing address (optional)
  
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  Linkedin profile link (optional)
  
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  Portfolio or website (optional)
  

Below your contact details and left-aligned, include the date and the company’s contact information, such as the:

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  First and last name of the person you’re writing to, or the relevant department
  
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  Company address
  
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  Company phone number
  
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  Hiring manager’s email address
  

Here’s an example of how contact details are formatted on a professional cover letter:

To save time, just download a cover letter template and fill in the information.