Outline for Writing a Cover Letter



My NameMy StreetMy City, State ZIPDate Bank of AmericaStreetNew York, New York ZIPDear Director of Human Resources:I am applying for the position of Bank Teller at Bank of America, the Salisbury, Maryland branch, that I saw advertised on . I am excited about the opportunity to work for Bank of America and feel my experience and education make me a great candidate for this job opening. With the changes in the economy, I am looking to work for a bank that is committed to helping the country's economic recovery as well as excellent customer service. I have worked for five years as a bank teller with a variety of responsibilities, including verifying deposits, cashing checks, keeping an accurate history of transactions, and balancing accounts. In my experience, I have been recognized for my organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail. In addition, I have excellent customer service skills and have always been complimented on my ability to meet customer needs. I am proud that many of my customers ask for me by name. Furthermore, I am currently pursuing my Associate of Applied Science in General Business and have taken banking related courses, including accounting, economics, and statistics. I am very excited about the possibility of working for this great company. I enclosed my resume and look forward to an interview to discuss my credentials with you further. I can be reached at (302)856-5400 or XXXX @ for questions or additional supportive materials. Thank you for your consideration.Sincerely,NameEnclosureOutline for Writing a Cover LetterParagraph OneTell why you are writingName the position for which you are applyingTell how you found out about the positionCheck into the company and mention why you want to work for the company or something interesting to you about the companyParagraph TwoDo not restate your resume but include:How you qualify professionally and educationally1-2 specific examples of how/why you qualifyParticular areas of related experience and training (Explain)Why you are a perfect match for the position (Stress this)Examples of the skills you include Paragraph ThreeNote the following:You enclosed a copy of your resume You look forward to a future response/interviewYou will provide any additional needed informationInclude contact email and phone ................
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