How to Write a Cover Letter That Gets Noticed

Basic Structure

1. Opening: Name the position and state your interest

2. Body 1: Most relevant experience and achievement

3. Body 2: Company knowledge and how you can contribute

4. Closing: Appreciation and follow-up intent

Hook from the First Sentence

Avoid generic openings. Start with a compelling statement or brief story.

Show Your Research

Incorporate company-specific information to demonstrate genuine interest.

Cover Letter Don'ts

• Simply repeating your resume
• Being overly self-deprecating
• Typos or grammatical errors
• Writing more than one page