CSU-SB CG 2024-25 DM Accessible - Flipbook - Page 20
Cover Letter
A cover letter demonstrates to the prospective employer why you are interested in the company or position you
are applying to. It also provides an efective summary of your skills, experiences and why it would beneft the
company. The cover letter suggests areas where your skills and attributes would beneft the employer. A wellwritten cover letter can signifcantly increase your chances of landing an interview, so it9s worth the investment of
your time and efort.
•Keep it to one page, 3-4 paragraphs at most.
Header
" Your name, address, and telephone
number should be included in the
heading and should match the style
and format to the header used on your
resume.
Date
" The actual date you are sending the
cover letter and not the date you started
drafting the letter.
Employer Information
" Should be as thorough as possible,
including a name, title, and address.
Salutation
"
