Purposive Communication
Cover Letter and Resume
Lesson 5
Cover Letter
Length
○ One page
○ 3 paragraphs; One for introduction, one for highlighting skills and
lastly to conclude.
Spacing
○ Single- space
○ Space between address and dates in the heading
○ Space between paragraphs.
○ Atleast 3 space between complimentary close and name.
Margins and Alignment
○ Standard Margin ( one - inch margins)
○ Align paragraphs to the left of the page.
Cover letter follows that of a business letter.
, Cover Letter Format
Heading
○ Date
○ 2 spaces
○ Complete Name
Designation
Company Address
○ 2 space
○ Use the proper honorific names and ends with a colon
○ 2 space
Body
○ 1st paragraph - intro, purpose
○ 2nd, 3rd paragraph - skills and qualifications
○ Last paragraph - conclusion that includes contact information.
Complimentary Close
○ 2 spaces
○ 2 - 3 spaces for the signature
Be uniform in fonts
Suggested to use serif fonts
Cover Letter and Resume
Lesson 5
Cover Letter
Length
○ One page
○ 3 paragraphs; One for introduction, one for highlighting skills and
lastly to conclude.
Spacing
○ Single- space
○ Space between address and dates in the heading
○ Space between paragraphs.
○ Atleast 3 space between complimentary close and name.
Margins and Alignment
○ Standard Margin ( one - inch margins)
○ Align paragraphs to the left of the page.
Cover letter follows that of a business letter.
, Cover Letter Format
Heading
○ Date
○ 2 spaces
○ Complete Name
Designation
Company Address
○ 2 space
○ Use the proper honorific names and ends with a colon
○ 2 space
Body
○ 1st paragraph - intro, purpose
○ 2nd, 3rd paragraph - skills and qualifications
○ Last paragraph - conclusion that includes contact information.
Complimentary Close
○ 2 spaces
○ 2 - 3 spaces for the signature
Be uniform in fonts
Suggested to use serif fonts
