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Cover Letter
Fall 2015
Week 5

Cover Letters
Formalletterthataccompaniesanapplication
formorrsumthathighlightsyourexperiences
andskills
Audience HRmanagersorsomeonespecific.

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Cover Letter Format: 6 Parts

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

6.

Your Address
Companys Address
Title
Opening
Body
Closing

SAMPLE OUTLINE
Applicants Home Address

Date
Name of Person Hiring, Job Title
Name of Company
Company Address
TITLE RE: Applying for Position
GREETING: (Dear Mr./Mrs. Smith: or Ms. Smith: if marital status not known)
Opening Describe your greatest strength/experience/skills and why the company can benefit; say
something specific about the company and about you
Avoid repeating information contained on the rsum.

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Body: Emphasize how your qualifications and the educational and work related experience matches

what the job description. How the company benefits from your skills, experience or education.
Use bullets points
easy to read
quantify when possible
Closing: Indicate your desire for interview and your flexibility as to the time and place. Provide a telephone
number or email Close with a statement or a question that will encourage a response.
CLOSING: (Sincerely, Very truly yours, Respectfully yours,)
Applicants Signature
Applicants Name

EXAMPLE 1: BEFORE COVER LETTER

June 16, 2010

To Whom It May Concern:
I am submitting my resume for your review for the retail manager position. I have a long and successful career with XYZ
Company and I'm looking for a new career challenge.
My experience and training in management techniques is enhanced by my strong work ethic and ability to learn new concepts
quickly. I am an excellent communicator, a results-oriented performer and get great satisfaction from making a difference. I
thoroughly enjoy working with people and have done so throughout my career. I bring top results in managing a retail operation.
I have a wide array of skills that will increase productivity and effectively contribute to an already successful company such as
yours. I am a professional who is detail-oriented, flexible and able to meet deadlines, both independently and in a team
environment.
Given the challenge the current market presents, my ability to quickly assess and provide solutions would be valuable. I would
welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications and learn more about the open position. Thank you for your time and
consideration of the enclosed resume, and I hope to hear from you in the near future.

Respectfully,

Renee Simmons

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Cover Letter Format: Title

Mention the Job Position and

Advertisement here

Re: Applying for Position of Assistant

Manager at Starbucks Korea, as
advertised in Korea Herald

Cover Letter Content:

1. Benefit to the company
2. Knowledge about the company
3. Mention a specific department, product,
service that you think you will do well at
4. Match company vision to yours
5. Be brief about your personality and
feelings

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Cover Letter Content

1. Emphasize how you can benefit the
company

Highlights specifics portions of the resume

Shows how you are relevant to the company

My 5 year marketing experience working at a successful local coffee franchise

as well as strong grasp of Mandarin would be helpful for marketing your coffee
brand in the first store in Shanghai.

Cover Letter Content

2. Show you know something about the
company or industry.

mention 1 or 2 things and connect it to

your skills, vision or interests with the
company

As a regular Starbucks customer, I appreciate Starbucks leadership role

promoting Fair Trade coffee.

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Cover Letter Content

Mention a specific department,
product, service that you think you will do
well at
My qualifications are especially suited marketing and
promotions for new brands, especially the Open Source
software range, X-Server series and improving regional
sales strategies.

Cover Letter Content

Build your vision into the company's
vision, growth strategies or challenges
I believe my 5 years of experience will help promote the
superior Starbucks brand in the increasing competitive
premium coffee market, especially in the canned coffee
and suburban retail markets

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Cover Letter: Content

5. Be brief about your feelings and personality. This
part is very subjective and hard to prove. One or
two words should be enough.
I am a strong, energetic and creative person. I
have never lied and always work very hard. Even
if it means not sleeping, I will do it to ensure I get
my work done.
I am a hard worker who prioritizes a commitment to
excellence over everything else.

Cover Letter Closing

Close strongly
Indicate you want to meet the person
Sound positive, like you are confident
you will get the job and are looking
forward to working there.

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Closing: Examples
I look forward to speaking with you
personally to discuss your specific needs
and my ability to meet them.
A copy of my resume is enclosed for your
review and consideration. If you have an
interest in my background, please contact me
at mobile # or janekim@email.com

Summary: 6 Parts
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

6.

Your Address
Companys Address
Title
Opening
Body
Closing

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Summary:
1. Benefit to the company
2. Knowledge about the company
3. Mention a specific department, product,
service that you think you will do well at
4. Match company vision to yours
5. Be brief about your personality and
feelings

Group Assignment:
In your group and combining your knowledge, experiences and skills, write a super cover letter in response
to
RE: Applying for Position of Marketing Team at Starbucks Korea
Opening Paragraph
your greatest strength and why the company can benefit
say something specific about the company and about you
Body
How the company benefits from your skills, experience or education.
2 sentences that talk about your experience and one sentence that connects it to the company
Your ambition and vision a characteristic that can be proven
Closing