Step 1: Start the cover letter off with your full name, address, phone, and email. You want to center this on the page and put your name in bold letters. Its sometimes nice to make your name a little larger than the rest of the text.

Step 2: Left align. Input the current date.

Step 3: Its nice and easy to start off with "To Whom it May Concern" but if you really want to get this job than you can call down to the HR department and find out who you should address it to. This will help you out more than anything else you can do on this cover letter.

Step 4: Write a quick sentence or two stating your interest in the industry for which you are applying as well as your current occupation and employer.

Step 5: Write several paragraphs (2-3) about your past experiences and how they have prepared you for the job you are currently applying. You want to use some creativity here. If you simply list off what you've done your going to put people to sleep. Make it interesting. Write it as if you are actually in the interview. Especially if you were able to get a name to address it to. Make it personal.

Step 6: For your closing paragraph you want to ask to setup an appointment to discuss further job possibilities within the industry. You also want to express your excitement for meeting in person. Trust me when I say that even excitement on paper can rub off on the reader. If you can get them excited to meet you as well than it will be a piece of cake.

Step 7: Close the cover letter with

Sincerely,

John Smith

Enclosed: Resume

If you can successfully build rapport in the cover letter than, the first interview will be like meeting with an old friend:)

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Tim is an administrative professional that has been an independent contractor for many big name companies. He has over 8 years experience in writing and reviewing job applications and cover letters. He is considered an expert in his field and is highly sought after in the industry.