Resumes and CVs - The Cover Letter

Return address and date line Put your address and date (month, day, year) near the top right of the paper.

Opening This opening includes the inside address (the name and address of the person to whom you are writing) and salutation (or greeting).

Body Begin by stating the specific job you are applying for and where you learnt about it. Then explain in a paragraph or two who you are and what skills and training you have to offer. Conclude by expressing your willingness to interview for the job.

Closing Standard way of closing, ‘Yours sincerely’ + name and signature.

Enclosure notation Two lines below your name, on the left hand side, write ‘Enclosure.’ This is a reminder to the reader that your letter contains an enclosure, your resume.