How to Use Cover Letter Enclosures to Boost Your Job Search

Cover Letter Enclosure

When you apply for a new job, there are often several documents that you would like to provide to a potential employer. A cover letter enclosure is a great tool for job seekers who want to ensure that all of their key documentation is kept together and delivered safely to the hiring manager. Here’s what you need to know about using a cover letter enclosure to your advantage.

What Is a Cover Letter Enclosure?

A cover letter enclosure is essentially a list of the documents that you have provided to support a job application. It is called an enclosure because it is placed on the actual business letter that is your cover letter and covers all of the supplementary documents provided for an application. You should never list your cover letter in an enclosure as it would make no sense to list the document that holds the enclosure itself. Here are examples of documents you might find in a cover letter enclosure:

• Resume or cover letter
• Recommendation letter
• Questionnaire
• Application form
• Copies of certificates or diplomas

These are just the most commonly included documents. You can list any document that is valuable to your job application in a cover letter enclosure. What your cover letter enclosure should not include is any of the information that should be on your traditional or email cover letter and resume, such as your phone number, street address, or other contact information, or any of the details you might include in an opening or closing paragraph. The cover letter enclosure should simply be a list of additional documentation.