How to create your resume cover letter outline

How to write a good resume cover letter.

Top left hand corner of resume cover letter, write your contact details, date

Jennifer  J Tilly

2150 Orange Grove

New York, NY 55555

(555) 555-5555

April 20, 2005

Write contact details of prospective employer on your resume cover letter

Mr. John  W Smythe

Director

Icon Management

5854 Tombon Road

New York, NY 55555

Dear Mr. Smythe

Opening paragraph of resume cover letter

Use an opening that will bring yourself to the attention of the reader and make clear the exact job you are applying for. How to dress for a job interview?

Use one of the following as the opening of your resume cover letter:

  1. Summarize the opening

  2. Name the opening

  3. Request an opening

  4. Question the availability of an opening

Secondary paragraph (s) of resume cover letter

Provide descriptive information to provide the reader with good reasons to invite you to an interview. Use a variety of the following:

  1. Education

  2. Work experience

  3. Ability to work with others and/or alone

  4. Interest in your field

  5. Interest in the company

  6. Responsibilities in previous positions

Closing paragraph of resume cover letter

This will be written so your prospective employer will take action!

In your resume cover letter, take the initiative and suggest a good time for you to come in for an interview. Be sure to include all of your contact information, including your email and fax numbers. First minutes of the interview

Close your resume cover letter with:

Sincerely,

Enclosure (this will be your resume)

Resume cover letter summary

To review, you will always begin your resume cover letter by

  • Placing your full name, address, telephone number and email address, if you have one, in the top left hand corner of your resume cover letter.

  • Following this with the same information addressing your resume cover letter to your prospective employer.

  • Addressing your prospect using full name, address, etc., and do not use abbreviations.

  • Addressing your resume cover letter directly to the person in charge of hiring.

  • Signing your resume cover letter by hand

Key Phrases to be used in your Resume Cover Letter

  1. I am writing to you in response to your advertisement in the Post, dated March 13th, 2005.

  2. As you can see from my enclosed resume, my experience and accomplishments match this position's requirements.

  3. During my 5 yrs. with Amsted, I initiated extensive improvements that resulted in garnering 30 more clients for the period ending....

  4. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications for your position, OR, to speak with you in person.

  5. Please accept this letter as an expression of my interest in the position of...

  6. A copy of my resume has been enclosed for your review.

  7. I believe that my skill-set matches perfectly with your requirements.

  8. I possess the right combination of nursing skills to be an asset to your organization.

  9. I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my potential contributions to your company.

  10. I look forward to hearing from you

There are a few  of a resume Cover Letter samples that you might want to view, to see the style and format used. Tips on assessing interview panels and your approach