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  1. How to Write a Resume Cover Page - Resume Genius

    • Write your name in a header at the topusing big, bold letters to help the hiring manager remember your application. Place your contact information (phone number, email address) either beside or below y… See more

    Add The Hiring Manager’s Contact Information

    Follow business letter etiquette by putting the hiring manager’s name with the company contact information in a left-aligned list under your header. If you don’t know the hi… See more

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    Address The Hiring Manager Or Company Department by Name

    Use the “Dear [Mr./Ms./Mx.][Hiring Manager/Department’s Name],” format for your cover letter salutation. Never write “To Whom It May Concern,” or “Dear Sir/Madam,… See more

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    Craft A Catchy Opening Paragraph

    Start your cover letterby expressing passion for your work, describing a relevant skill or achievement, or use a well-crafted sentence to explain how your skills and experience … See more

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  1. A cover sheet for a resume is a document that introduces you to the employer and highlights your qualifications for the job12.To make a cover sheet for a resume, you should12:
    • Make your name stand out and add the hiring manager’s contact information
    • Address the hiring manager or company department by name
    • Craft a catchy opening paragraph that explains why you are applying and what you can offer
    • Expand on the details on your resume and provide specific examples of your skills and achievements
    • Close with a call to action that invites the employer to contact you for an interview
    • Sign off politely and put your name at the end
    • Use a 1” margin, left-align, single or 1.15 spacing, a professional font, and a digital signature
    • Save your cover sheet in PDF format
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    How to make a cover page for a resume

    • 1. Make your name stand out ...
    • 2. Add the hiring manager’s contact information ...
    • 3. Address the hiring manager or company department by name ...
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    Here are the best tips on how to format your resume cover sheet:

    • Use a 1” margin on all sides of the page.
    • Use left-align to adjust your page contents to the left side of the page.
    • Set your cover letter spacing to single or 1.15.
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