Sample Cover Letter Format

Your address
City, State, Zip
Date

(four blank lines)

Person's Name (correctly spelled)
Title
Name of Company or Organization
Address
City, State, Zip
(two blank lines)

Dear Mr./Ms./Dr.:
(double space)
First Paragraph: State the reason for the letter and the specific position or type of work for which you are applying. Indicate how or the resource where you learned about the position opening.
(double space)
Second Paragraph: Refer the reader to the enclosed resume. Connect your interest to tell the employer what you can do for them. Explain how your education and training make you a well qualified candidate. If you have practical work experience, point out some of your achievements, qualifications and the skills that you have developed.
(double space)
Third Paragraph: If the second paragraph is too long, continue the information in a third paragraph.
(double space)
Final Paragraph: In the closing paragraph, indicate your desire for a personal interview and your flexibility as to the time. Include your telephone number. Make sure about that next step: Are you asking them to call you for an interview or are you going to call them at a later date?
(double space)
Sincerely,

(four blank lines)

Signature
Type your name
(double space)
Enclosure