The Opening Paragraph of a Cover Letter

The first paragraph of your cover letter is one of the most important parts. It is imperative that it capture the recruiter’s attention so that they will read your resume. Here are six tips for the opening paragraph:

• Make sure your opening paragraph captures the readers attention
• Demonstrate your knowledge of the organization or field
• Explain why you are interested in the company or position
• Explain what you have heard about the company
• Focus on the company, not on yourself
• If someone has referred you to the position, mention them in this paragraph

Writing effective opening paragraphs will improve your resume cover letter immensely. This will help you get more interviews. Consider this paragraph your first impression.

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