Tip Sheets

Examples of Cover Letters

The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce you to a prospective employer. Whether you're applying for a job by regular mail, fax or e-mail, the content guidelines for your cover letter are the same.

See the following examples for a guide when writing your cover letter.

	Example 1
	Example 2
	Example 3

Other Relevant Tips Applying for Work Via the Internet For more, visit the TIPS home page at alis.alberta.ca/tips

Additional Reading Advanced Techniques for Work Search and Job Seeker's Handbook: An introductory guide to finding work produced by Alberta Employment and Immigration. For copies of these publications:

			download an online copy or order the publication from the Publications website at alis.alberta.ca/careershop
			call the Alberta Career Information Hotline at 1-800-661-3753 toll-free or 780-422-4266 in Edmonton
			visit your local Alberta Employment and Immigration service centre. To find the centre nearest you, call the Alberta Career Information Hotline.

Last Updated: June 13, 2006