How to Write an Awesome Cover Letter Closing

How to Write an Awesome Cover Letter Closing

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Key components of a good cover letter closing

Use the closing to accomplish three tasks and move the process forward. 1. Sum up your strengths. In recasting your professional strengths, don’t simply repeat phrases the hiring manager has already read. Use fresh language to succinctly make your case in the close. (See examples below.)

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Key components of a good cover letter closing

2. Be polite and confident. A cover letter closing like, “I look forward to hearing from you,” won’t spur a manager to pick up the phone. Instead, you could write, “I look forward to speaking with you about how I can put my skills to work for ABC Widgets.” Politely request an interview; don’t demand one or say you’ll call the office in the coming week. You want to be confident, not pushy.

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Key components of a good cover letter closing

3. Say thanks. Make sure to offer thanks for their time and consideration, and choose a professional closing salutation such as, “Sincerely,” “Best regards” or “Thank you for your consideration.” Avoid overly familiar phrases like, “Yours,” “Cheers” or “Take care.”

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Examples of how to end a cover letter

Here are some options to help you draft a strong cover letter closing: – “Thank you for your time. I look forward to speaking with you about my experience and passion for all aspects of web development. You can reach me at [phone number and email].” – “I would love the chance to further discuss the position 

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Examples of how to end a cover letter

and what skills I’d bring to the job. Thank you for considering my application.” – “I believe my five years of experience in user design, specifically working in the finance industry, will be an excellent match for this job. I welcome the chance to discuss how my qualifications will contribute to [name of firm]’s success. Thank you for your consideration.”

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Examples of how to end a cover letter

– “With my extensive accounts payable experience, I believe I can quickly get up to speed in this position. I’d welcome the opportunity to speak with you more about my qualifications at [phone number and email]. Thank you for your time.”

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Cover letter closing fails

You can also benefit from studying examples of what you should absolutely not do. Resumania® offers examples of resumes and cover letters that missed the mark. Here are some amusing real-life cover letter closings our company has come across: – “All I ask is for you to consider my perspicacious aspiration to become an 

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Cover letter closing fails

erudite factotum in your organization.” – “Finally, as an overview, I love to collaborate to enlighten direction based on targeted markets.” – “Please, before you blow me off as ‘overqualified,’ understand that what I am overqualified for is being a department-store greeter.” – “Making me an addition to this workforce will not be 

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Cover letter closing fails

a problem.” – “Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you in the new future.” – This last embarrassing typo is from a job candidate whose first name is Doug: “Sincerely, Dog.”

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