Your Name
Street Address
City, Province Postal Code
Phone #
Email address
Date
Name of Employer/Contact
Title or Position
Company Name
Street Address
City, Province Postal Code
Dear (Name of Contact):
*if you don’t have a name then either address it to “Dear Hiring Manager” or leave it off
and include RE: Position Title
Opening Paragraph:
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open with a strong sentence that will capture the employer’s interest
be sure to specify the title of the position you are applying for
when specifically requested, it is important to include the job or competition number
it is not always necessary to refer to the source of the position (i.e. as advertised on the
CareerCentral-North Island College job board)
Second Paragraph:
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WHY THIS COMPANY
explain briefly why you are interested in working for this employer
demonstrate that you have done some research about the organization
Closing Paragraph:
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WHAT YOU HAVE TO OFFER
create descriptive sentences about your skills, experience, and accomplishments that relate
directly to the job description and qualifications
relate talents to what the employer seems to be, or might be looking for
this paragraph can be split into more than one if necessary
Third Paragraph:
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WHY YOU ARE WRITING
FOLLOW-UP
thank you for your time and consideration is an appropriate closing
request an interview, include your telephone number and/or email address
Yours sincerely,
Name Signed Here
Typed Your Name Here
*Only type your full name if you have a real signature to add, otherwise just leave it with
your name typed.