Thursday, August 23, 2012

Cover Letter Series: Part Three - Close

Now that you've written the heading and body of your cover letter, you need a strong close to seal the deal.

What should be included in the close of the letter?

The most important thing is your contact information.  Even though your resume will have this information, you still want to have it in the close of your letter.  Include this along with the statement that you're looking forward to talking to the reader in person.

This is NOT where you tell you them you'll call them to set up a time.  You need to leave the ball in their court for now.  Simply state that you're available during a set amount of times and the best way to get a hold of you.

Always end the letter with "Sincerely" and nothing too informal.  If you are sending a physical letter, always leave room for your signature and sign it.  You can also sign the letter if you are sending a scanned copy via email.

Tomorrow we'll discuss following up with your application and when it's appropriate.

If you have any questions regarding your cover letter or resume, please let us know in the comments section below.


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