1. For what position are you applying?
2. How did you learn of the position or company?
3. Why are you perfect for the position?
4. Who will contact who?

Example 2

Cover Letter with Resume Included as Attachment

Subject Line of Email: Director of Communications Position
Email Message:
Dear Human Resources Manager,
I saw your posting for Director of Communications and am very interested in the position.
Currently, I am a communications director for the ABC Company and in this capacity I write the company newsletter as well as all other materials for our external audiences. I also encourage submissions from within the company so that the newsletter becomes more interesting to them.
Recently, I assisted a local candidate who was seeking an assemblyman position. I wrote his speeches and assisted with proposed legislative materials, maintained his office correspondence, and did research for him.
My work as a freelance writer writing about labor issues has garnered me a following. You can review my articles that are posted on the web at the following sites:

• URL Address 1
• URL Address 2
• URL Address 3
• URL Address 4

I have provided writing samples and my resume for your convenience and I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone #
Email Address
Resume: Attach the resume to the e-mail message in Word format. Be sure to do this. It is very easy to send the email and forget the attachment.

Example 1

Cover Letter Career

Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone #
Your Email
Date
Employer Name
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms. Jones,
I am very interested in the customer service manager position I saw posted on your web site. After looking at the web site for a considerable amount of time, the job is even more intriguing to me. I would be very interested in talking to you about it.
Here are some of my key strengths that I would bring to the position. I am:

• a self-starter.
• disciplined.
• an excellent communicator.
• very willing and eager to learn new things.
• exceptional at customer service.

I think you will find me to be very personable and approachable. My skills in dealing with people from all walks of life should bring a wealth of assistance to your firm. My on-the-job experience is also an excellent match with the skill sets mentioned in the job posting.
I hope that you will want to meet with me soon to discuss this opportunity. You can reach me via the contact information listed above, or certainly by calling my cell number, 1-333-444-5555.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Signature
Typed Name