Name
Address
Telephone Number
Email Address
(Your contact information should be in the header of your document)
Education
Pell City High School Year(s) - Year(s)
1300 Cogswell Avenue
Pell City, Alabama 35125
205-338-2250
Expected Graduation Date: May 21, 2020
(NOTES: Please include Colleges/Universities of Dual Enrollment classes)
Organizations and Activities
List all activities including the years you were involved
(Example: Pell City High School Marching Band, 2014 - Present OR 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)
Honors and Awards
Individually list all honors and awards you received grades 9 - 12 including the year earned
(Example: Highest Science GPA, 11th grade)
Enrichment
List additional classes or programs you are taking including year/term
(Example: Jefferson State Community College Dual Enrollment or Academy of Craft Training)
Work Experience
List jobs you currently hold or held in the past, including the city and state of company, list specific job duties
Example:
Dollar Tree, Pell City, Alabama May 2017 - August 2019
Cashier
Community Service and Affiliations
(Example: United Way Campaign, Fall 2019)
Your Contact Information
Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone Number
Email Address
(Your contact information should be in the header of your document)
Date
Employer Contact Information
Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Salutation:
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:
Body of Cover Letter:
The body of your cover letter lets the employer know what position you are applying for, why the employer should select you for an interview, and how you will follow-up.
First Paragraph:
The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing. Mention the position you are applying for. Include the name of a mutual contact, if you have one. Be clear and concise regarding your request. Your goal is to convince the reader they should grant the interview or appointment you requested.
Middle Paragraphs:
The next section of your cover letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Make strong connections between your abilities and the employer's needs. Mention specifically how your skills and experience match the job you are applying for. Remember, you are interpreting your resume, not repeating it. Try to support each statement you make with a specific piece of evidence.
Final Paragraph:
Conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Include information on how you will follow-up.
Close:
Respectfully yours,
Signature:
Handwritten Signature (for a hard copy letter)
Typed Signature