What to Type in Your Cover Letter?

Address your cover letter to the person hiring. This may require you to research the person’s name and job title on the company’s website or LinkedIn.
- Avoid “To whom it may concern.” A personalized letter shows you are passionate about career. After you have done an exhaustive search and still cannot find a name, you may use a generic address like ‘Hiring Manager.’
Include a ‘hook’ in the first sentence. Intrigue the employer to keep reading.
Explain WHY you want to work for the company. This demonstrates you have spent time exploring more about the company and are passionate about its mission.
Explain HOW your skills match what the company needs. Focus on specific skills rather than general skills. Explain technical or work-related skills. Focus on how you will help the company.
Try to include “buzz words” from the posted job description. Matching your cover letter with the company’s wish list for a potential employee will signal to the company you understand what is required of you.
Include a thank you in the closing paragraph and state your intention to follow up. After a few days, contact the HR team to verify they have received your application.
Allow your personality to shine through your letter. Do not simply re-write your resume.
Keep it short and sweet (about half page).
Edit! Check for grammatical errors.