Addressing A Cover Letter To Unknown Reddit

Many individuals who write job search materials seem to struggle with cover letters. One of the most difficult elements for me was figuring out who to address your cover letter to if you don't know who is reading it. Is it human resources? Is it the recruiting manager's fault? "To whom it may concern," in my view, is excessively casual and lacks individuality, not to mention being terribly dull to read. If you want both of them to read it, "Dear HR at Company X" or "Dear Hiring Manager" sounds like too particular an audience to address... so who do you address it to?

Even after hours of internet searches (try these tactics), you may not be able to determine who the hiring manager for the job you are going for is, and thats OK. If you can only discover a list of the company's executive team, utilize the department head for the job you're applying for. In the end, no one will hold it against you if you address the letter higher up than required. This technique is preferable to not include a name in your cover letter since it demonstrates that you spent the time and effort to find out who the department head is. Rule number three: Be as explicit as possible.

Addressing your cover letter and CV to the company's decision-making party increases the likelihood that they will be reviewed. Before sending a cover letter to an anonymous individual, use every resource available to find the name of the relevant contact person. Look for the recruiting manager's or the head of human resources' name on the company's website. You may also look for the name of the department head with whom you wish to collaborate. If everything else fails, contact the company's operator or receptionist and explain that you are submitting a résumé for the available graphic designer job. Who should I address it to? "When There Isn't a Name"

If you start your cover letter with Dear, always use the recruiting manager's last name.

The only time you should address the hiring manager by their first name (for example, Dear Mollie) is if you are submitting a cover letter for an internal job or promotion within the same firm and know the hiring manager.