Constructing a Cover Letter
Now that we have determined the 搒ell� of the cover letter, we抣l turn our attention to the mechanics of writing such a letter.
The major sections of the cover letter are:
- Heading (your name, address, telephone number, email address)
- Date
- Inside address (Mr./Ms.–full name, title, company, complete address)
- Salutation (Mr./Ms.) Sir or Madame not recommended
- Body of the letter
- Closing (Sincerely,)
- Signature line (your name typed)梩ypically leave four spaces
- Signature (your name signed)
Make sure to center your text from top to bottom on the page.
Zoey A. Bain
1234 College Avenue
East Lansing MI 48910
(517) 555-1234
email: [email protected]
September 5, 2002
Mr. Bob D. Apple
Generic Manufacturing, Inc.
SCM Operations
1234 Corporate Park Drive
Wherever, MI 12345
Dear Mr. Apple:
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Sincerely,
Zoey A. Bain
Encl.
