Samples of a Good Cover Letter

Here are some samples of cover letter. These samples will guide you to how to write a cover letter. For starters, here is a format of a cover letter. Decide from the samples of a good cover letter how you will go about it.

Contact Information

The contact information is the first section of a cover letter and includes your contact information details so as to make it easy for the employer to contact you.

Your Contact Information
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email Address

Date

Employer Contact Information
Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Salutation
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name: (If you are not sure about the employer's name, leave it out.)

Body of Cover Letter
This part of the cover letter should include the position that you are applying for, and why should the employer select you for an interview for the position mentioned. It is also necessary to mention how will you follow-up.

First Paragraph
In the first paragraph of the cover letter, you should mention the purpose of writing this letter, followed by the position that you want to apply for, and what is the source from where you found the listed job. If you have any contact working in the same company, mention his/her name.

Middle Paragraphs
Firstly, keep in mind that you are actually interpreting your resume and not repeating it, so in this section, mention what you are offering the employer from your side. Now specify how your qualifications match the kind of job that you have applied for.

Final Paragraph
In the final paragraph, thank the employer for considering you for the position. In addition, include the information on how you will follow-up.

Complimentary Close
Respectfully yours,

Signature
Handwritten Signature (for a mailed letter)

Typed Signature (if you are sending the resume as a soft copy)

This was the basic format of a cover letter. Let's see some examples of a good cover letter.

Sample of a Cover Letter # 1: Applying for a Part-Time

First Name Last Name Address City, State, Zip Code Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Employer Contact Information Name Title Company Address City, State, Zip Code Date Dear Hiring Manager, I am interested in the part-time position at Baker's Delight advertised in The Morning Times. I have equine experience as I have worked in a bakery for two years. Not only have I have worked there for serving their products but also have learned to bake their products. I have also managed the whole bakery for a couple of months. Through working with all the bakers there, I have acquired knowledge about the baking, packing and managing the whole bakery process. While I have equine experience, I also have excellent communication skills and an aptitude for customer service. My experience as a volunteer at Baker's Delight made it necessary for me to focus on providing quality customer service, and also enabled me to work with all types of people. I believe that my communication skills, partnered with my equine knowledge, would make me an asset to your company. Thank you for your consideration. I can be reached at (your contact number). I am looking forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Your Signature Your Typed Name

Sample of a Cover Letter # 2: Internship

First Name Last Name Name University Street City, State Zip cell:123-456-789 Date Name Job Title Company Street City, State Zip Dear Ms. Last Name, I am interested in applying for the legal research summer internship position that was listed through the ABC University Career Services Office. I have experience in law. In various competitions held at the University level, I have performed and argued for various cases and I am currently working on a case under the guidance of a defense lawyer. I have also researched for many cases as a researcher. Last summer, I worked on a famous case called Belo v/s Beelo as an intern of Mr. ABC. I am seeking to complement this outdoor experience with a research internship in order to acquire the background necessary for a future career in law. I believe that I would be an asset to your program. This internship would provide me with the ideal opportunity to assist at your organization and expand my research skills. I will call you next week to see if my qualifications seem to be a match your expectations. If so, I hope to schedule an interview at a mutually convenient time. Looking forward to speak with you. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Signature First Name Last Name

Sample of a Cover Letter # 3: Job Openings

Your Name Your Address Your City, State, Zip Code Your Phone Number Your Email Address Date Contact Name Title Company Address City, State, Zip Code Dear Mr./Ms. Name, For the past 6 years I have followed your career through news events, interviews and many web researches. Your dedication to the Third Estate and your understanding of the important role journalists play in today's fast-paced information highway, coupled with your belief in the power of the press is exemplary. I have had the privilege of honing my journalistic abilities on three widely different publications. When I left college, I immediately went to work for a typical small town newspaper and learned all aspects of getting the paper to the people in a timely manner. I then moved to the post of regional manager for a media corporation composed of small to mid-size newspapers in the Midwest. In my current position, I am Chief Correspondent for one of the largest newspapers in the southeast. I would like an opportunity to visit you to get your insight and suggestions on where my skills, abilities and capacities would be of the greatest value to the (company name) Company, and to inquire about possible job openings available in the company. I will give you a call at your office to set a convenient time. I am looking forward to meeting you. Sincerely, Your Name

I hope you now have an idea about how a cover letter has to be. Start drafting your letter referring to the above samples of a good cover letter.