Who do I address my cover letter to?
How to address a cover letter to a company/hiring manager/recruiter.
Technically, it should be "to whom do I...", so this inner thought of yours is already grammatically incorrect. 10 points from Gryffindor!
When addressing a cover letter, don't overthink it. If you know the hiring manager's name, or the person who will 100% be reading the letter, lead with their name. Otherwise, address your cover letter to the "team."
For example, here are some ways you could correctly address your cover letter for a job at Sheets Resume:
- Dear Colin:
- To the Sheets Resume Team:
- Dear Sheets Resume:
- To the geniuses at Sheets Resume:
If you don't know who to address it to, the safest option is a timeless classic:
- To whom it may concern:
Should you say "Dear," "Hi," "To," or "Hey" when addressing your cover letter?
That's totally your call, and should depend on the company's culture. If their culture is a little looser and more casual, "Hi," Hello," or "Hey" is totally fine, and if the company seems like a place with a great sense of humor internally, feel free to add some type of flourish (see: "geniuses" above) to stand out. If they're a more traditional or buttoned-up workplace, we'd recommend "To" or "Dear."
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All this said, just hit the easy button and use the free Sheets Cover Letter Generator! We'll automatically address the letter for you, and you can also add a formal heading if you like. The average candidate now applies for over 200 jobs before receiving an offer – don't waste days of your life writing these pointless things!