How To Properly...

Write a Cover Letter

1. Give the writer’s details under “From” column. If you are using your company’s letter head, then this is column is not necessary.

2. Mention the receiver’s detail with his/her designation and address etc, under “To” column.

3. Address the receiver, either “Dear Sir” or “Respected Sir” according to the subject of writing.

4. Write the subject of your letter, in crisp against the “Sub:” heading. Underline the subject.

5. Write the message a paragraph, straight to the point. For eg. Organize your subject as under:
a) What is the issue or your need?
b) What is latest happening and the reason for happening?
c) What are the proofs that you are attaching, that supports the context?
d) What you expect the receiver to do upon it?

6. Plea or request or mention “Expecting your kind favor in this regard” according to your situation of writing.

7. Give the details of enclosures, which you will be attaching to the letter, against “Enclosure”. This column will be after the subject of the letter.

8. Give your signature along with the place and date.