COVER LETTER
A letter that accompanies an application, resume, tender or set of documents, introducing the sender and summarising the purpose.
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Phone] | [Email]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
To,
[Recipient Name / Designation]
[Organisation Name]
[Address]
Subject: [Application for the post of (Position) / Submission of (Document / Tender)]
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to [state purpose - e.g., apply for the position of (Position) advertised on (Source) / submit the enclosed documents for (Purpose)]. [In two or three lines, summarise your relevant background, qualification or the key contents of the submission and why they are suitable for the requirement.]
I have enclosed the following for your kind consideration: [List of Enclosures - e.g., Resume, Certificates, Application Form]. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this further and can be reached at the contact details above.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
_____________________
[Your Name]
How to use: Keep it to one page, tailor the middle paragraph to the specific role or submission, and list every enclosure so the recipient can check completeness.