Cover Letter formatting and how-to from Indeed

Cover Letter format from Indeed.

The complimentary closing and signature is only on two lines.

Sincerely,
Your Name

Opening Paragraph

"The opening paragraph is your chance to catch the hiring manager’s attention, introduce yourself and express your enthusiasm to a potential employer. Include why you’re excited about the job and the company and how it lines up with your career goals. Include keywords from the job posting and match your skills to the employer’s requirements.

If you were referred to this job by someone who knows the hiring manager or already works at this company, you may want to mention this referral in your opening paragraph.

Tips from a University Staff member who was on several hiring boards:

* They need to be easily able to connect the dots

* Specifically demonstrate how your experience is relevant

* Give data points if possible

* Only one page, keep it as concise and short as possible