Free Sample Resume Cover Letters and Tips
By Mark W. Mattey

Need to submit a job application now but don’t have the time? Feel free to use our sample resume cover letters. Copy the text and save to your computer. Just edit the fields and follow the guidelines.

Some points to remember about sample resume cover letters:

- Be brief.
- Be positive.
- Refer to your resume instead of repeating it.
- Use industry-related keywords if you submit electronically. Many companies scan applications for job-related keywords.
- Check your spelling and syntax.

Also, sample resume cover letters are just that- samples. Once you get the hang of it, you can modify the form slightly as your guts tell you. Add special formatting, borders, bullets, etc. if you are word processor savvy.

Your name
Address
City, State, Zip
Telephone
E-mail

Date

Name and title of addressee, if known
Company name and address

Dear ________

Introduce yourself and what your profession is. State which job position you are applying for and where you found the job ad. If the job has a reference number, cite it.

Explain briefly why you think you’re the right person for the job. Mention key highlights in your career that pertain to the work you’re applying for. If there are specific skills or experiences required, enumerate them in a list and refer to your CV for details.

Inform them of your current job and why you are applying for this position. Show that you understand what the job entails, that you’re interested in their company and that you’d welcome it as a great opportunity to advance your career if you worked for them.

Tank them for their consideration. Let them know how they may contact you and that you are eager to hear from them.

Yours sincerely

Your full name

Many of the free resumes which have to be downloaded will get into your word processor so that it becomes easier for you to read it and also make the best use of it. If they are not being compatible with your system you can also consider downloading a word processor program which is also free and is called open office. This is a Linux based office program and a word processor that helps you open any sort of template and also download anything. This will help you a lot with your resume.

It is also considered important for you to take a good look at the many free samples of follow up letters, covering letters and also the inquiry letters. Having a covering letter that is outstanding is something which will make the employer pick your resume and also read it fully. This is very important as you need to get the job and also be called for the interview. These free sample resumes will also many a time list the common mistakes that people tend to make when compiling their resume. There will also be strategies and tips provided to make your resume better. It will include tips for both the covering letter as well as the resume. Checking for grammatical errors and also spelling mistakes is what most of the websites miss out on letting the users know. Do not just totally rely on your computer. Do get a friend or any one trust worthy to read your resume and also check for any errors.

Do not ever use a free sample resume as your own. It may be very tempting to use one that is very close to the one you have prepared. This is a big no as there may be another person who is using the same template. Customize and make your resume look really good and also unique.