When it comes to cover letters, have you got writer's block? Do you feel that if you could just
start the letter, you'd be OK? Writing help is here with our large collection of job-seeker cover letter
openers for all cover-letter writing situations. That opening paragraph is the most
important of your letter, setting the tone and grabbing the reader's attention to ensure
s/he will continue reading (and then review your resume).
What you'll find on the following pages are dynamic cover letter opening paragraphs,
including more than 100 customizable opening paragraphs -- with accompanying sample
paragraphs showing each opener in action.
Customizable Cover Letter Opening Paragraphs and Samples:
Questions about some of the terminology used in this article? Get more information (definitions and links) on key college, career, and job-search
terms by going to our Job-Seeker's Glossary of Job-Hunting Terms.
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Resources for Job-Seekers section of Quintessential Careers, where you will find a collection of the
best cover letter tools and resources, including articles, tutorials, and more.
