Cover Letters with Resume?

golden_vein
Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:22:35 +0000

You’ve essentially two options: write the name out in full (e.g. Dear Jane Smith), or use prefixes (e.g. Dear Ms. Smith). Just remember to use ‘Mrs.’ only when you are certain the female is married.

If you are unaware of their names, then the ever so cordial “Dear Sir or Madam” is always a safe, but boring, bet. Others include, “Dear Selection Committee,” or “To Whom It May Concern”

Stick to business format letter style (meaning the letter should sequence with the date, then your name and address, then the firm and its address). That’s when you can include all of that “Associate” jargon, by placing his/her job title beneath their name.
Here’s an example: [Business Letter Format ? Formal Writing Sample, Template & Layout](http://businessletterformat.org/)

You’ll do fine.