Preparing a Cover
Letter
Rocabo, Romano, Santos
What is a
Cover Letter?
How to write a
Cover Letter?
1. List your contact information (and
the emplyor's details)
- First and last name
- Email Address - First and last name of the person
you're writing to
- Phone Number
- Company address
- Company phone number
- Mailing Address - Hiding manager's email address
- LinkedIn Profile link
- Portfolio or website
Phone: 0956 710 2216
Micah Alyssa Clair B. Rocabo Email:
[email protected] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/micahrocabo/
May 24, 2022
Chien Bryan Adame, Media Director
NBC New York
New York City, NY 10112
555-555-5555
[email protected] 2. Address the hiring manager (ideally by
their name)
Dear Chien Bryan Adame
Dear Mr. Adame
Dear Media Director
Dear [Company Name] Recruiter
Ways to find the hiring manager's name
- Search the company on LinkedIn
and click on “People”
Dear Hiring Manager
- Explore the company’s website
(specifically their “About Us” or Dear Sir or Madam
“Team” page)
-As a last resort, contact their human
resources department and ask
3. Write an attention-getting -Job position
opening paragraph -Company name
-How you discovered
the opening
-Intention to apply
-Notable
accomplishments
Dear Ms. Santos,
I'm writing to apply for the Restaurant Manager opening at MOD
Sequel that I saw on Indeed.com. I'm currently Restaurant
Manager at Bar Librian, where I've improved sales by 42% this
year and helped the owner open a second location. With more
than five of experience managing high-end restaurants and
bars, I'm confident my professional expertise and excellent
customer service skills make me a great fit for the team at MOD.
4. Explain why you're qualified for
the job
PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL
ACHIEVEMENTS PRAISE AWARDS
In my role as Restaurant Manager for Bar Librian, I proved to be an efficient,
enthusiastic, and strong leader. My value quickly became apparent to Bar
Louie's owners after I worked with the staff to increase sales by 24%
annually. Additionally, I trained and mentored 15 new staff members, all of
whom went on to become strong members of the team at Bar Louie. In
2020, I was awarded Employee of the Year for my efforts.
MOD Sequel would benefit from my skills in the following areas:
- Eye for excellence and high level of standards
-Strong work ethic and leadership skills
-Positive attitude even under pressure
5. Relate your experience to the company's needs
• For example, if you’re
applying to work at a
company that’s seeking to
break into a new market
that you have experience
in, you should highlight
this experience in your
writing
6. Finish with a concise 2. Politely ask the
closing paragraph reader to send you an
invitation to interview
• Restate your
excitement about 3. Thank the hiring
the job opportunity manager for reviewing
your application
7. Sign-Off • Sincerely
• Best
• Regards
• Thank you
Tip: • Respectfully
For some professional (but optional) flair,
include a scanned version of your written • Kind regards
signature below your typed name.
• Best regards
Thank You
