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Formatting Your Cover Letter
Formatting Your Cover Letter
Cover Letter Help Videos
Please click here to view short helpful videos on how to create a cover letter, resume and more.
Remember that the basic format of a cover letter follows that of a business letter. As you design the page, think about the following:
Length
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Keep to one page
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Write one paragraph of introduction, one to three paragraphs to highlight your skills, and one paragraph to conclude
Spacing
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Single-space your cover letter.
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Leave a space between addresses and dates in the heading.
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Leave a space between your heading (contact info) and greeting
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Leave a space between each paragraph.
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Leave at least three spaces between your complimentary close ("Sincerely,") and typed name.
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Sign your name in ink between your complimentary close and typed name.
Margins and Alignment
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Use standard margins (one-inch margins, usually).
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Align all paragraphs to the left of the page.
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