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Cover Letter Format  \nYour Contact Information  \nName Address  \nCity, State, Zip Code Phone Number Email Address  \nDate  \nEmployer Contact Information (if you have it) Name  \nTitle Company Address  \nCity, State, Zip Code  \nSalutation  \nDear Mr./Ms. Last Name,(leave out if you don't have a contact)  \nBody of Cover Letter  \nThe body of your cover letter lets the employer know what position you are applying for, why the employer should select you for an interview, and how you will follow-up.  \nFirst Paragraph  \nThe first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing. Mention the position you are applying for and where you found the job listing. Include the name of a mutual contact, if you have one.  \nMiddle Paragraph(s)  \nThe next section of your cover letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Mention specifically how your qualifications match the job you are applying for. Remember, you are interpreting your resume, not repeating it.  \nFinal Paragraph  \nConclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Include information on how you will follow-up.  \nComplimentary Close  \nRespectfully yours,  \nSignature  \nHandwritten Signature (for a mailed letter)  \nTyped Signature  \nII. Typical Cover Letter:  \nAmy Mathews,  \n117 River St, Boston 02127  \n(H) 617 247 8459  \n(M) 617 847 1269  \n02.12.08  \nMr. Luke Wilson,  \nHR Manager, Safeway’s Supermarket, Waltham Plaza, Boston, MA  \nDear Mr. Wilson,  \nI am enclosing my resume for your review in response [to your advertisement on usrecruit.com](to your advertisement on usrecruit.com)[ ](to your advertisement on usrecruit.com)[for a General Manager for your supermarket.](for a General Manager for your supermarket.)  \nI have been employed as a General Manager at the Stop n Shop Supermarket chain for over six years now and during this time have gained considerable experience in this role. I have shown a large degree of flexibility throughout my tenure and have moved around the Massachusetts area when necessary to assist the branches with increasing sales and making sales targets.  \nI am highly engaged and have a proven track record in effective management and leadership skills, building motivated, dependable work teams.  \nI will contact you early next week to follow up on this application and schedule a convenient time for you to meet with me.  \nThanking you in advance.  \nYours sincerely,  \nAmy Mathews.  \nCover Letter Practice  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n\n(Your street address/City/State,  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n\nZip/date above)  \n(Name of person (if known-call and ask if not known), [co. name](co. name), street [address P.O.box](address P.O.box), city, state, zip above.)  \nDear (could be Human Resources, Personnel, Mr./Ms. last name)  \n1st   \n_____________________________________________________________________________________  \n2nd   \n___________________________________________________________________________________ __  \n3rd   \n_____________________________________________________________________________________  \nSincerely,  \n(Sign name)   \n(Print name)","cbCaicqXBbUf0xzX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicqXBbUf0xzX","pdf",188787,"English","# Cover Letter Format\n## Your Contact Information\n## Employer Contact Information\n## Salutation\n## Body of Cover Letter\n## First Paragraph\n## Middle Paragraph(s)\n## Final Paragraph\n## Complimentary Close\n# Typical Cover Letter\n## Example Letter\n# Cover Letter Practice\n## Fill-in Template","[{\"question\":\"What information should be included in the cover letter header?\",\"answer\":\"Include your contact information (name, address, phone, email) and the date. 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