Your cover letter should follow a business letter format, which includes a heading with the sender’s name and address, the date, and the recipient’s name and address prior to the start of the letter. For a visual example of a business letter format, view our sample cover letters.

As you develop your application documents (cover letter, resume, CV, reference sheet, etc.), it is important to think about how each document relates to one another. Maintain a consistent brand by using the same font size and style on each of your documents. Use the same header (your name and contact information) at the top of each document. This will reinforce that your documents belong together.