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The Cover Letter Body is the place where the job applicant explains to the reader why they are contacting the company, emphasizing their achievements. The body of the cover letter is also a good place to include an objective statement.
The cover letter body, or middle paragraphs of the cover letter, should tell the recruiter or potential employer why the applicant deserves an interview for a job, and what they have achieved over the course of their career. It is important to leave options open when writing the body of the cover letter; in case other opportunities at the company are available. This means the cover letter body should be written in a way so the applicant may be considered for several types of job openings.
Below is an example of the information that could be included in the cover letter body:
I am bringing to your attention my achievements, leadership skills, industry knowledge, and keen ability to produce bottom line results, so that we can discuss my joining Company XYZ as a key member of your manufacturing team.
Accomplishments include:
- While acting as Plant Manager, guided a team of eight associates that were successful in launching five Six Sigma process improvement initiatives, aimed at the area of operational efficiency. Bottom line benefit to the company exceeded $5 million.
The body, or second paragraph, is one of three components that should be part of the resume's cover letter. The other components include the introductory paragraph and the closing paragraph. |
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