How can you ensure your cover letter is as precise as possible – without it being too wordy?

Posted: February 25th, 2022

Your cover letter should have the following sections:
A Header:
Your Contact Information
Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone Number
Email Address
Date
Employer Contact Information (if you have it)
Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Salutation:
Dear Mr. Smith:
First Paragraph:
The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing. Mention the position you are applying for and where you found the job listing. Include the name of a mutual contact, if you have one.
I am submitting my resume in response to your ad for an entry-level
Game Developer, which was posted on Monster.com.
OR
I received your information from Jim Beam, an employee with your company. He mentioned you were looking for an entry-level Game Developer and I would like to submit my resume for your consideration.
Second Paragraph:
The next section of your cover letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Mention specifically how your qualifications match the job you are applying for. Remember, you are interpreting your resume, not repeating it.
Customize it to the job description! Online applications will be “screened” for matching words. Which means you’ll get auto-rejected before anyone sees your information.
I have 7 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and recently graduated from Northern University with a BSN in Nursing. As part of my education, I studied community nursing, leadership, policy, ethics, critical care, gerontology, health promotion, disease prevention, informatics, and other key nursing concepts. I also had the privilege of managing several projects and team experiences.
Third Paragraph:
Conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Include information on how you will follow up.
Thank you for taking the time to review my qualifications. Please feel free to contact me by phone or e-mail for any additional questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!
The Closer:
Sincerely,
Regards/Best Regards,
Respectfully,
(SIGNATURE)
Your Name
Your LinkedIn Profile URL
Your Email Address
Your Phone Number
For this assignment, which section of the cover letter is the MOST important and why did you choose it. What are the consequences of a poorly written cover letter? How can you ensure your cover letter is as precise as possible – without it being too wordy?