How to Write a Cover Letter

Elements of an Effective Cover Letter:

• If printing, use block letter format 
• Address your letter to a specific person or job title. If you don’t have the name of a contact, address your correspondence to “Search Coordinator” and the title of the position for which you are applying.
• Tips on content:
  • Cover letter Introduction: Following an engaging opening, indicate the role for which you are applying and how you learned about the opportunity.
  • Body: Answer the question, “Why should I hire you?”
    • Identify your skills and qualifications in your pitch.
    • Incorporate keywords from the job posting’s position description.
    • Include why you are interested in working for this employer.
    • Demonstrate that you have researched the organization.
    • Be mindful of paragraph and sentence structure.
    • Use a free online platform like Grammarly.com to weed out spelling and grammatical errors. 
• Your closing 
  • Thank the potential employer for their time.
  • Include next steps such as when you will follow up with them, or that you are waiting to hear from them.
  • Sign off.