Your

cover letter must be customized for the job posting you have selected for your resume - which means that you need to select and use keywords from the job posting.(sales Associate For Home Depot)

COVER LETTER: Three-paragraph Structure

Header (Use the exact same one as in your resume.)

Date

Company Address

Job position - exactly as posted (and job posting reference number, if available)

Formal Salutation (Dear +Title + last name,)

Paragraph 1

State the specific job you are applying to. Mention when (date) and where you saw the posting (website, social media, etc.). Include something about why you want to work for this specific organization: say something that you really like about the company. State you are attaching your resume for their consideration. (*You can do this here OR in the last paragraph.)

Paragraph 2

(Use the Summary of Skills section in your resume to develop this paragraph.)

Summarize your qualifications. If you have good work experience in the field, mention how many years. If you are a recent graduate with little or no work experience, mention the type of program you have graduated and specific things you learned that are relevant to the position. You can also add significant activities you have participated in (e.g. sports, clubs, competitions) and (if any) volunteering experience. Highlight your specific skills, experiences and education as they relate to the position. Start with hard skills and after that include some soft skills.

Paragraph 3

Write a statement that summarizes your confidence in your qualifications Reiterate your sincere interest for the position. State you are attaching your resume for their consideration. (*IF you haven't done this in the 1st paragraph). State your interest in attending an interview. Mention what would be the best way for the company to contact you (by email or phone).

Formal closing and signature

Thank the reader for considering your application. Sincerely,