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What to Include in a Cover Letter

When you send a cover letter to apply for a job your cover letter will include a contact section, a salutation, information on why you are qualified, a closing, and your signature. Here's what to include in a cover letter.

What to Include in a Cover Letter

When you are a writing a cover letter, there is specific information that needs to be included.

Cover Letter Guidelines

Cover letter guidelines including what to include in a cover letter, sections of a cover letter, and examples of cover letters.

Parts of a Cover Letter

A cover letter is comprised of several parts: contact information, a salutation, the body of the cover letter, and an appropriate closing.

Cover Letter Contact Section

When you're writing a cover letter or sending an email message to apply for a job, how you include your contact information will vary based on how you are sending your cover letter.

Cover Letter Salutation

A salutation is the greeting you include at the beginning of a cover letter.

Cover Letter Greetings

When writing a cover letter it is important to use an appropriate greeting for the type of letter you are sending. There are differences in what is appropriate depending on how well you know the recipient, and whether you are writing a posted letter or an email.

Cover Letter Salutations

When you're writing a cover letter or sending an email message to apply for a job it's important to include an appropriate salutation at the beginning of your cover letter or message.

Cover Letter Spacing

When you're writing a cover letter, spacing is important regardless of what format your letter is in. An email cover letter needs to be as properly formatted as a typed cover letter. Here are tips for correctly spacing your cover letter

Cover Letter Body

The body of a cover letter includes the paragraphs where you explain why you are interested in and qualified for the job for which you are applying.

Cover Letter Closings

When you're writing a cover letter or sending an email message to apply for a job it's important to close your cover letter in a professional manner.

Cover Letter Signature

Information on what to include in the signature of a cover letter when sending cover letter documents or email cover letters.

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