Return Address or Personal Letterhead

Date

Company Address

Attention Line/Greeting

Opening Sentence and First Paragraph
* In the first sentence, state, you would like to be considered
* The first paragraph should only be one or two sentences

Second Paragraph
* Sell yourself
* Talk about the best work skill that you have that would be beneficial to the job for which you are applying
* At the beginning of the paragraph, refer the reader to your resume

Third Paragraph
* Talk about your second best work skill

Closing Paragraph
* Request an interview
* Be considerate of your reader's time
* To make it easy for the potential employer to reach you, (provide your phone number and times you are available provide a message number if you do not have a phone)

Salutation
* Use "Yours sincerely," or "Sincerely,"

Signature
* Sign your name above your typed name.