Five Possible Closings to a Cover Letter That Help Earn an Interview

Heather Huhman reports:

"[Y]our cover letter must be a piece of writing that describes your achievements and how you will help the company succeed. Additionally, you want your cover letter to illustrate how you are the best fit for the company and for the reader to believe you have the qualifications they seek. If you want to land an interview with your cover letter, you don’t want to sound vague or wishy-washy. Your cover letter should illustrate why you are the best fit and how you will help the company or organization reach success. However, when writing the closing paragraph of your cover letter, it’s easy to have a passive voice because you don’t want to appear overconfident...The closing paragraph of your cover letter must be one of the strongest elements because it is the last impression you leave in the reader’s mind...'I am very excited to learn more about this opportunity and share how I will be a great fit for XYZ Corporation.' Strong cover letter closings are enthusiastic and confident. You want the reader to have the impression you are truly passionate about the position and working for their company. This statement will also illustrate your ability to fit into the company culture and how your personality and work ethic is exactly what they’re looking for...'I believe this is a position where my passion for this industry will grow because of the XYZ opportunities you provide for your employees.' It’s always a good idea to explain what you find attractive about working for the company and how you want to bring your passions to the table. By doing this, you can illustrate how much thought you dedicated to applying for the position and how much you care about becoming a part of the company...'If I am offered this position, I will be ready to hit the ground running and help XYZ Company exceed its own expectations for success.' By adding this piece to your conclusion, you will be able to add some flare and excitement to your cover letter...Employers look for candidates who are prepared for the position and are easy to train. Therefore, this phrase will definitely raise some curiosity and the reader will want to discover what you have to offer for their company...'I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my qualifications will be beneficial to your organization’s success.' Remember, you want to make it clear in your cover letter how the employer will benefit from your experience and qualifications. You want to also express how your goal is to help the organization succeed, not how the position will contribute to your personal success...'I will call you next Tuesday to follow up on my application and arrange for an interview.' The most essential part of your closing is your 'call to action' statement. Remember, the purpose of your cover letter is to land an interview. Don’t end your cover letter saying you’ll hope to get in touch. Explain to the reader the exact day and how you will be contacting them. When you state you will be following up with the employer, make sure you do it! Remember, the closing of your cover letter is the most important element that will help you land your next interview. By crafting a strong, confident, and enthusiastic closing paragraph, you will leave the reader feeling like you could be the best candidate for the position."