Cover Letter Closing

Closing of this kind of letters is absolutely difficult as this makes a final and lasting impression on the reader. While writing a cover letter, you will always come to the concluding point of the letter, you will pause and think: 'how exactly can we say goodbye to a person?'. Well the answer is that you should never say goodbye. You should 'conclude'. This way the ball lands in the other person's court and the better the closing, the more are the chances it will be shot back to you with a positive note.

Cover Letter
A cover letter is basically a letter, which is a formal introduction to your response to an inquiry or advertisement. A cover letter is essentially a formal letter and is usually sent with other documents such as a CV, resume or even business documents such as quotations, business prospectus or inquiries. The cover letter principally bridges the 'approach' aspect of a said business deal, may it be an employment opportunity or a potential business deal. The contents of such letters are simple, straight forward and down to the point. In many cases the entire letter is rounded off in a few sentences, as there is no room for out of the context and irrelevant thoughts. Thus the best way to write a cover letter is to stick to facts in a very precise manner, yet the language should sound positive and thoughtful.

Elements of the Cover Letter
The cover letter is broadly divided into three parts, namely, the introductory paragraph, where the reason or cause of letter is explained. Following the first paragraph, the main clause of the letter is explained and primary facts and figures that relate to the attachments of the letter are explained. The last paragraphs which is known as the closing paragraph is written. In some cases it can also be single, closing statement. This paragraph is followed by closing salutation.

Cover Letter Closing Examples

The closing of the cover letter differ from situation to situation and the wording of the closing statement is also considerably differed accordingly. For example if you are writing a career change cover letter, you will need to keep the last statement hopeful, positive and sincere. For example, you can sound something like,

'...though I am new to the field I really home that you will consider my application for an apprenticeship...'

In cases where the cover letter is for a business deal or proposition, the statement can be a bit more, let's say arrogant, you may sound something like this,

'...we hope that the proposition is considered by your company, as it is equally beneficial for every involved party, thanking you for your time...'

Well apart from the fact that the language has to be universally polite, there should also be a hint of extra politeness or humbleness in cases where the person to whom you are writing to is of an exceptionally superior designation. Some people who want a reply as soon as possible, tend to include statements such as

'...you may contact me at (O)_______________ or my (m)_____________. Alternately you may also consider, sending an email at ____________________.

Apart from the closing statement, addressing the person with a requisite salutation at the end of the letter is also necessary. Some salutations include:

• Respectfully
• Thank you for your consideration
• Thank you
• Yours truly
• Respectfully yours
• Kind regards

The statement and salutation should basically depend upon your tone of the letter and the overall flow of the letter. The better the closing, the better the impression on the reader, hence do not hesitate to make any innovative but appropriate closing statements and salutations.