Cover Letter Template
(Format and Content - Block Style)
123 America Street Your address and current date
New Orleans, LA 70118 (Unless using letterhead)
January 1, 2025
Ms. Lily Jacobs Business contact name, title, and address
Director of Marketing
Procter and Gamble
110 Adams Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
Dear Ms. Jacobs: Salutation:
Paragraph 1: State your purpose. How did you hear about this opportunity and what position are you applying for within the company. If you have the names of those with whom you networked, this is the paragraph in which to mention them. This paragraph should be approximately three to four sentences long.
Paragraph 2: Here is where you demonstrate your skills, qualifications, and experiences and how they apply to this position. Highlight only the most important qualifications that match what the company needs and seeks; using concrete examples of how your skills or qualifications can benefit the company. Be sure to include your current status.
Paragraph 3: This paragraph should briefly restate your intentions for the letter and ask for an interview. It should include how you will initiate further action.
Paragraph 4: Brief sentences; preferably two or three that includes your appreciation for their time and consideration. Be sure to include a current phone number (just in case resume and cover letter become separated).
Sincerely, Closing
John Doe Typed name
Enclosure Include if you are enclosing your resume