Step One: Formatting Your Letter
Cover letters should be designed as regular business letters. The format
is as follows:
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(Your return address and the date)
Carleton College
300 N. College St.
Northfield, MN 55057
April 3, 2003
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(Address of employer and the title of the person)
Ms. Jane Graham, Director
Center for Women And Children
333 Winstead Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Dear Ms. Graham: (always use a colon, but don't use a first
name)
First Paragraph
Second Paragraph
Third Paragraph (if you need it)
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Sincerely, (or Yours Truly,)
(handwritten signature; be sure you leave enough room to write
it)
Alby Donesoon
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The format is fairly easy, but if you have questions, the Career Center
can review your letter.
Step Two: Writing The First Paragraph
Need to know what goes in the first paragraph? Proceed
to Step Two
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