SAMPLE COVER LETTER TEMPLATE
Name of Hiring Manager Name of Business Address of Business
Date: Regarding: Job Posting
Dear Hiring Manager,
Paragraph 1( This paragraph is about you – where you found out about the job, did someone refer you? If so, list their name in this paragraph – explain to the organization why you would be the best fit for the position. Briefly list 3 of your most impressive qualifications that make you a fit!)
I’ m applying for your Human Resource Specialist position found on LinkedIn, as recommended by John Smith, your Office of Human Resource Manager. I would be a valuable addition to your team, with my 5 years of administrative experience, BAS in Organizational Management, and Microsoft Office certification.
Paragraph 2( This paragraph is all about the company: Research the company for the second paragraph: check their website; about us, news, awards, mission, and vision statements – find something that you are passionate about and is recent / relevant and write about it. Show that you share the values or passions of the organization)
Congratulations on your team participating in a local Habitat for Humanity build. I would love to work for an organization who is so committed to improving our local communities. I’ ve personally participated in four Habitat for Humanity builds; the skills I’ ve learned coupled with the knowledge I gained have inspired me to seek out other similar volunteer opportunities within our community.
Paragraph 3( This paragraph is a simple thank you and a request for an interview)
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to discussing my professional experience in greater detail in an upcoming interview. You can reach me at 321-000-0000 or [ email address ].
Respectfully yours, First Name Last Name
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