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Making a cover letter

How to make a cover letter? Well, writing a cover letter is a tedious task for those

who do not want to exert any effort. However, the need and importance of a cover

letter cannot be underestimated. That is why; creating it should be given enough

attention and details.

Below are some tips and procedure on how to make a cover letter.

1. Make the header as simple as possible. Actually, most letters of applicants for a job

has no header. It is usually written on a clean bond paper with Letter or A4 size.

2. Do not forget to put the date after skipping down 4 lines. The format should be:

Month Day, Year. Do not put the number value for month. Instead, present the exact

and complete word for the month (e.g., January)

3. Make another 4 lines then put the Contact Person, his/her position, and address.

After the contact person, place the position on the next line, then the address or

company name at the third line. Type in the Contact Person's name in an all capital

format.

4. For the salutation, if you know the name of your contact person, put Dear Mr./Ms.

(Name). Otherwise, just put Dear Sir/Madam. Do not forget the colon (:)

5. For the body of the letter:

The first paragraph should contain your intention in writing the letter. It usually starts

with the sentence, "I am writing to apply..." Also include where you were came to

know the vacancy.

In the second paragraph you can state your qualifications and experiences that makes

you suitable for the position that you are applying for. Relate some relevant details of

your experience to create a strong point.

For the final paragraph, include the details on where the company can contact you in

case your application is considered.

6. Do not forget to thank them for spending time in reviewing your application.

7. Check you punctuation and make sure that there are no grammatical conflicts in

your letter.

8. For the Complimentary Close, use one of the following: Sincerely yours,

Respectfully yours, Truly yours. After this, skip 3 lines.

9. Type your name in an all-capital format then sign.

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10. If there are other enclosures such as resume, diploma, or whatever certificate they

require, just skip 2 lines and put encl. (type of document enclosed).

In general, writing a cover letter is not as difficult as others think. This how to make a

cover letter tips can be applied on any letter that can be written. The only difference

lies on the content or the body of the letter. But all in all, the format is all the in thesame context and presentation.

But when creating a cover letter, avoid using words which are jargon, vulgar, or

slang; as much as possible, use formal words. Remember, that a cover letter will

create an impression to the prospective employer. Since they do not know who the

applicant is, the cover letter is the first document that they hold and read.