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Cover Letter Sample: Modified Block Format

Your Name 
Your Address 
Your City, State, Zip Code 
Your Phone Number 
Your Email 
Date 
Name 
Title 
Organization 
Address 
City, State, Zip Code 
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name: 

First Paragraph: Why You Are Writing. Remember to include the name of a mutual contact, if you have one. Be clear and concise regarding your request. 

Middle Paragraphs: What You Have to Offer. Convince the readers that they should grant the interview or appointment you requested in the first paragraph. Make connections between your abilities and their needs or your need for information and their ability to provide it. You may want to utilize one of the styles described under appearance in the Cover Letter section of this Guide to make your qualifications stand out. Remember, you are interpreting your resume. Try to support each statement you make with a piece of evidence. Use several shorter paragraphs rather than one large block of text. 

Final Paragraph: How You Will Follow Up. Remember, it is your responsibility to follow-up; this relates to your job search. State that you will do so and provide the professional courtesy of indicating when (one week's time is typical). You may want to reduce the time between sending out your resume and follow up if you fax or e-mail it. 
Sincerely, 

Your Signature 

Your Typed Name

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