When you apply for a job, it is important to include a cover letter with you resume.  As employers value communications skills, a well-written cover letter can put you ahead of other job applicants.

General Cover Letter Hints

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Your cover letter should be in a professional format.  You can use the automatic formatting on Microsoft Word for business letters.  For an example, see our sample cover letter and Cover Letter Template

Your Name

Your street address
City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code
Phone number (with area code)
Your.email@address.com

Today’s Date

Person you are applying [...]

Mallory James

250 Kensington Pl.
Mississauga, ON, M5R 1J8
(519) 520-4689
mjames@hotmail.com

15 March 2006

Cindy Levesque
Human Resources Co-ordi[...]