How To End A Cover Letter
Are you wondering just how to end a cover letter? You know that this document is the first impression a prospective employer will get of you and your skills, so you want to do it right – all the way down to your closing.
Why build a great cover letter and end it in a less than enthusiastic manner? In this article, you will learn more about how to end a cover letter so that your name remains in the mind of the hiring manager. If you reach the close of the article but still feel unsure about how to end your letter, consider using our Cover Letter Builder, which offers expert text suggestions to use for not only your final paragraph but all other paragraphs too.
1. End with confidence and enthusiasm
When you get down to the last sentence or two, don't let your enthusiasm dwindle. Exude confidence, and show that you expect to hear from the employer, keeping an active voice all the way through to the end.
2. Take control and avoid being passive
As you conclude your cover letter, don't write a sentence such as "I look forward to hearing from you." Instead, include a sentence that demonstrates your excitement about the opportunity and your initiative. This could be something like "I will contact you next week so that we can set up a time to meet." If you use a sentence like this, make sure you follow through and make the call.
3. Let the employer know that you expect an interview
When applying for work, you must take things in to your own hands. Don't sit back and expect the employer to make all of the moves; use the word "interview" in your closing sentences so that the employer knows that you fully expect an interview.
4. Remember to thank the prospective employer
In the last sentence of your cover letter before signing off, be sure to thank the person reading for their time and attention to your cover letter. Instead of a simple "thank you," consider a statement such as "Thank you for taking the time to read my letter, and I look forward to discussing the position with you soon."
5. Let it sink in
Instead of sending your cover letter and resume the instant you have completed it, wait until the next day. Sometimes, after you have time to think about it, you may think of a more effective way of wording your last sentences.
Proofread your work, and even consider having a family member or friend review it as well. This way you will be able to catch any typos or spelling errors that could potentially harm your chances of securing an interview.
When you are applying for a job, you want to make sure that you put your best foot forward in every area possible. Your cover letter and resume should be professional while exuding enthusiasm about the job. To complete the package and give yourself the best chance of securing the position, it is essential that you understand how to end a cover letter. Hopefully, the tips above will help you in your efforts.
About the Author
Kellie Hanna
Kellie Hanna is a San Francisco-based writer and editor with a broad background in digital media. Hailing from Philadelphia, PA, she served as online entertainment editor for the Philadelphia Inquirer before moving to the San Francisco Bay Area where she took on a variety of digital content roles, including: senior editor, writer, content manager and strategist for leading high-tech companies such as IBM, Xerox and SanDisk, as well as for several start-ups. Most recently, Kellie has written for Smart Meetings magazine, Chronicle Books, LiveCareer and Resume Now. She enjoys helping job seekers find their voice so they can develop their unique talents and love what they do. She has a B.A. in English with a writing minor from Temple University, where she was a member of the Honors Program.
