Start a cover letter greeting with a formal or semi-formal salutation. “Dear” is a good option for starting a cover letter.
To address your cover letter to a specific person, use the person’s full name (e.g., “Dear Diane Smith,”). Avoid gendered titles like “Mr.” or “Ms.”
To address a cover letter without a name, direct it to the relevant team (e.g., “Dear People Team,”), or to a generic position (e.g., “Dear Hiring Manager,”).
Regardless of who you’re sending your letter to, make sure it’s error-free by using QuillBot’s Grammar Checker.
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When sending your resume and cover letter via email, introduce yourself and make it clear what job you are applying for.
Keep the email brief and professional and use a clear subject line. You should concisely state why you are a good fit and mention that your resume and cover letter are attached.
Whenever possible, you should address the cover letter and the email to the same person.
Finally, make sure your application email stands out for the right reasons. The QuillBot cold email outreach tool can help you quickly create tailored, professional letters that highlight your strengths and align with the role.
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A cover letter for an internship should be the same length as a cover letter for any other type of job. The ideal cover letter length is a single page with 300–400 words or three to four paragraphs.
In the one-page cover letter for the internship, include a heading, greeting, introduction, one or two body paragraphs, a conclusion, and a signature.
In the body paragraphs, explain why your coursework or previous work experience qualifies you for the internship.
When you’re revising and editing a cover letter for an internship, QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can help you use concise and effective word choices.
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An electronic cover letter should be about 300 words long. When you’re attaching a cover letter to an email or uploading it to an applicant tracking system, the cover letter length should be a maximum of one page.
Within a single page or 300–400 words, the cover letter should have a heading, greeting, introduction, one or two body paragraphs, a conclusion, and a signature.
When you’re editing a cover letter, QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can help you achieve the ideal length.
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No, cover letters shouldn’t be double-spaced. A cover letter is a type of formal or semi-formal letter, and double spacing is not necessary.
Standard cover letter format calls for single spacing, except when you need an extra space between elements (e.g., between the salutation and first paragraph).
Remember to review your document layout and content before sending a cover letter.
QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker can help you make sure your cover letter is free of spelling and grammar errors.
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Cover letters do matter, as long as they are highly customized and the job posting asks for one.
A cover letter is your chance to show off your personality and highlight relevant experience when applying for a job. Each cover letter should be tailored to a specific job application.
Moreover, some companies use AI to run primary screenings on candidates. Incorporating keywords from the job listing into your resume and cover letter can help you pass these.
Use QuillBot’s Grammar Checker to catch any spelling and grammar errors before sending. Making sure your cover letter is error-free is one way to ensure it has a positive impact.
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A cover letter is your chance to make a good impression on a potential employer. Both content and cover letter format are important.
The best fonts for a cover letter are fonts that are professional, legible, and familiar to the majority of readers. A few of these are:
- Arial
- Times New Roman
- Georgia
- Garamond
- Calibri
- Helvetica
No matter how good the font, your cover letter won’t make a good impression if it has grammar and spelling errors, so use QuillBot’s Grammar Checker to make sure your cover letter is error-free.
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A cover letter is a highly customized document, and AI may not understand your experience and the role you’re applying for well enough to write a good one.
However, AI can help you write your cover letter in other ways, like:
- Help find company contact info so you address your cover letter to the right person
- Assist you in refining your writing to be as succinct as possible
- Proofread for grammar and spelling mistakes
- Compare your letter’s text to the keywords in the job listing
QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker is an example of an AI that can help you proofread your cover letter.
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