Washburn Career and College Center

Cover Letter Format and Sample

Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email

Date

Name
Title
Organization
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:

First Paragraph: Why you are writing.

Remember to include the name of a mutual contact, if you have one. Be clear and concise regarding your request.

Middle Paragraphs: What you have to offer.

Convince the readers that they should grant the interview or appointment you requested in the first paragraph. Make connections between your abilities and their needs or your need for information and their ability to provide it.

Final Paragraph: How you will follow up.

Sincerely,

Your signature

Your name printed

Sample Cover Letter

Washburn Miller
800 Main Street
Minneapolis, MN 55409
612-302-2000
wmiller@hotmail.com

January 10, 2007

Jack Smith
Store Manager
Jog Tools
201 W. 49^th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55331

Dear Mr. Smith:

I am writing in reply to the classified ad seeking to fill the position of Stockroom Assistant for the Hardware Department at Jog Tools.

I have assisted in a number of inventory projects both large and small in the past year so I understand the need for accountability and organization in a retail store environment. I am a dependable individual that is able to lift items up to 100 lbs.  I have a good aptitude for inventory and maintenance management.

I look forward to hearing from you to discuss this job opportunity and to arrange an interview.

Sincerely,

Washburn Miller   

Washburn Miller