First Paragraph:Begin your letter by stating the position you are interested in and the reason that you would be the best candidate for this position. If you are responding to an advertisement, state this. Middle Paragraphs: Briefly discuss your qualifications and showhow the company will benefit from them. Do research into the company so that you can fully reflect your understanding of the company and how you may be able to meet their needs. Highlight your special accomplishments. Consider using bullets to make them stand out. If you are responding to an advertisement, use this paragraph to detail how your background parallels the qualification requirements mentioned in the ad. Don't feel that you need to write a detailed synopsis of your employment history. Include just the highlightsand relevantinformation.
Final Paragraph: Make it clear to the reader that you would like to speak to them in person. Specifically ask for an interview and make sure that you include your telephone number and any special instructions to reach you. Alternatively, write that you will follow up with a telephone call on a specific date at a specific time and then make sure that you do.