Free Cover Letters

The cover or application letter is an important tool in the job search process. The cover letter is the first page with the resume as the second. The purpose of combining the cover letter and resume is to spark the employer's interest and to be invited for an interview or informational meeting. To write an effective cover letter you need to take time to research and write an original letter. You should tailor each letter to be specific to each employer and reflect your knowledge of the employer's needs. Researching the organization and opportunity before you write will make this task much easier.

Sample 5

Sam Snudd
201 Flower Lane
Anytown, MN 33333

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DATE HERE
Mr. Mike Matters,
Morrison Social Services
6667 Opportunity Circle
Any Town, MN 55555

Dear Mr. Matters:
With this cover letter and resume I am applying for the opening you posted on socialservicenetwork.com for a social psychologist. For five years I have been in this profession, having started my research at Cal Tech after earning a Ph.D. from Maacan University in Social Studies.
My enclosed resume lists my previous employers and the work I accomplished.
Are you free to meet in person to discuss this position? I'm sure I can fit into your institute as one of the social psychologists. Please let me know when it would be convenient for me to come to your office so we can discuss this in person. If you are interested, please send me an email at sample@sample.net or you can contact me at (555) 555-5555.

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,


Sam Snudd

Social Service Network

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