Cover letters introduce your experience, skills and qualifications to the hiring manager. A resume and cover letter are recommended, but are not accepted in lieu of a completed application form.Below are two cover letters to illustrate how a cover letter can be a total waste of everyone's time or instantly earn a call from a hiring manager. Date and contact information; Salutation or greeting; Opening paragraph; Middle paragraph(s); Closing paragraph; Letter ending and signature. Intro: In the first paragraph, demonstrate your fit. Are there resources to help me write a résumé, cover letter and job applications? A list of cover letter examples in different industries. Each template includes a brief analysis to help you get ideas on what to write for your application. Applications will be considered incomplete without a resume and writing sample. SPECIAL NOTICE ITEM: A resume, cover letter and writing sample are required with a completed application.