Introduction to Cover Letter Writing 📝
Applying for a job? Consider writing a cover letter to describe key skills and experiences you have related to the job for which you're applying. It is a useful tool for elaborating on your interest in the position.
On This Page:
- What is a Cover Letter?
- Why Customize Your Cover Letter?
- Research the Company
- Writing Your Cover Letter
- Additional Cover Letter Resources
What is a Cover Letter?
Why Customize Your Cover Letter?
Research the Company
- Conducting research into the company will help you customize your cover letter. Company websites, LinkedIn pages, Reference Solutions - among others - can help you learn about the following (and more!):
- Job listings
- Business demographics
- Current company news
- Key company contacts
- Business trends
- Use information you learn to strengthen your understanding of the company and establish your "Why" for applying.
- Additional research tools.
Writing Your Cover Letter
Email Cover Letter Sample Links to an external site.
Who Do I Address My Cover Letter To?
- Dear contact name (if listed in the job posting or if you are emailing your cover letter and know the contact's name).
- Dear Hiring Manager or Hiring Team (if no contact name is known or listed in the job posting).
- Reference Solutions can be helpful for identifying key contacts at a company.
Be sure the employer can read your document. Links to an external site.
Additional Cover Letter Resources
- For additional cover letter resources, visit the Career Connections Library Guide. Links to an external site.