- Your heading should match the heading on your resume with your name, phone number, email, and LinkedIn (optional).
- Include the date that you submit the application.
- Your letter should also be addressed to a specific person. Consider calling the company receptionist, checking LinkedIn, or researching the company website for the name of the hiring manager. Include the name, title, department, company name, and company address.
- Address the employer by using a colon if you have never met before: “Dear Mr. Jones:”