Tips for Writing
a Great Cover
Letter

Address your letter to a specific person in the company.
Spell, punctuate, and paragraph correctly.
Write in your own words and in conversational language.
Follow rules of layout and format of a standard business letter. Use good quality paper.
Be brief, concise and to the point.
Write the letter about what you can offer employers, not what you think they should be offering you.
Describe your skills as they relate to the job.
Avoid using the word “I” too often.
Close with a direct request for some sort of action (i.e. - interview or appointment).
Sign the letter.