Job Application Letters

Post date: Oct 10, 2013 9:46:40 PM

• Length: one page.

• Format: single-spaced with a space between each paragraph. Use about 1" margins. 

• Font: Use a traditional font such as Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri. The font size should be between 10 and 12 points.

How to Organize a Letter of Application

• Your Contact Information

  • Your Name 

  • Your Address 

  • Your City, State, Zip Code 

  • Your Phone Number 

  • Your Email Address

    • Date

    • Employer Contact Information

    • Name 

    • Title 

    • Company

    • Address 

    • City, State, Zip Code

    • Email Cover Letter Contact Information: When you send an email cover letter, include your contact information in your signature.

Cover Letter Salutation Examples:

• Dear Mr. Jones,

• Dear Ms. Jones,

• Dear Jane Doe,

• Dear Dr. Haven,

If you don't have a contact person, use a general salutation and use a comma or a colon: 

• • • Dear Hiring Manager,

    • To Whom It May Concern:

    • Dear Human Resources Manager,

    • Dear Sir or Madam,

• • Dear Company Name Recruiter,

Closing your letter

• • • Sincerely,

    • Sincerely yours,

    • Regards,

    • Best regards,

    • Kind regards,

    • Yours truly,

    • Most sincerely,

    • Respectfully,

    • Respectfully yours,

    • Thank you,

    • Thank you for your consideration,

Example if you're sending an email message: 

Best regards,

Your Name

Your LinkedIn Profile URL

Your Email Address

Your Phone Number