Cover Letter Guide

Cover letters for resumes, including what to include in your cover letter, how to write a cover letter, cover letter format, targeted cover letters, and cover letter samples and examples.

Cover Letter Writing
How to write an effective cover letter and information on the different types of cover letters with samples of each type of letter.

Cover Letter Format
Your cover letters should follow the basic format of a typical business letter and should address three general issues including why you are writing, what you have to offer and how you will follow up.

Targeted Cover Letters
How to write a targeted cover letter that shows how you are qualified and why you should be selected to interview. Includes targeted cover letter samples and examples.

Sample Cover Letters
Cover letter samples and examples, cover letter format, plus templates you can customize to create your own cover letters.

Cover Letter Checklist
Before you send your cover letter, review this checklist to make sure that you have covered all the basics and are sending a perfect cover letter to your prospective employer.