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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

• Keep to one page

• Write one paragraph of introduction, one to three paragraphs to highlight your skills, and one paragraph to conclude 

Spacing

• Single-space your cover letter.

• Leave a space between addresses and dates in the heading.

• Leave a space between your heading (contact info) and greeting

• Leave a space between each paragraph.

• Leave at least three spaces between your complimentary close ("Sincerely,") and typed name.

• Sign your name in ink between your complimentary close and typed name.

Margins and Alignment

• Use standard margins (one-inch margins, usually).

• Align all paragraphs to the left of the page.