Response to Job Advertisement

The following sections will make up the parts of your cover letter. Enter your information as you go through the sections to complete your cover letter. When you have finished, click submit and your resume will be generated and emailed to you.

When you receive the email, copy and paste your cover letter into a Word document and make any additional edits before sending it to potential employers. You will be able to add additional information and make formatting changes when you are in Word - if you need assistance with formatting, visit your local Employment Services Centre.

Tips for creating your cover letter:

Avoid fonts smaller than 10 - 12pt font is standard size
Save your cover letter to more than one place - save it on a disk, email it to yourself so you have access to it from any computer
Print your cover letter on white paper, especially when faxing
Include your name and contact information at the top of each page - it should look the same as your resume

Opening

Some things to keep in mind when getting started:

Include a phone number where you can be reached or a message may be left
Avoid using email addresses that are unprofessional or personal in nature

Name: *

Address:

Phone:

Email: *

Date:

Opening Salutation

Try to be as specific as possible in this area. If you can find out who exactly will be reading your cover letter than you want to use their name. If you aren't sure, you should address it to the Human Resource Department or Hiring Manager.

Dear:

Attention:

Regarding:

Opening Paragraph

Your opening statement will explain why you are writing. It should be strong to capture the employer's interest. Here you will state the position your are interested in and the years of experience you possess.

Position:

I would like to take this opportunity to express my interest in the ________ position your company is offering.

Years of Experience:

With ____ years of experience in the field, I feel that I am well qualified to meet your needs. My resume is enclosed for your review.

Body of the Cover Letter

This section allows you to specify how your qualifications match specific job requirements that were listed in the job advertisement.

Attributes/Requirements:

I am a(n) __________ worker,

Attributes/Requirements:

and a(n) __________ that would love to gain employment within your organization.

Educational Institution:

I graduated from __________,

Field of Employment:

in the field of __________.

Skills (can be pulled from company info regarding values, employee profiles, etc.):

My __________

Skills (one more):

and __________ skills have given me the confidence to excel in this field with exceptional results.

Closing Paragraph

End your letter with a positive note reiterating the position you are interested in and giving them information on how you can be reached.

Career Title:

Understanding the determination, dedication, and persistence required for a career as a(n) __________,

Career/Job Title:

I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to expand on my experiences and skills and how I can meet your requirements as a __________.

Phone Number:

I can be reached at __________

Email Address:

or by email __________ to arrange for an interview. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Closing Salutation

Make sure to sign your cover letter before you send it to the employer.

Choose from the following:

Your Name:

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