How to Create Your Cover Letter Title

Cover Letter Title

So, you’re almost ready to submit your job application. You have written an excellent resume and a cover letter that supports your resume with relevant additional information. You’ve even chosen matching templates to ensure your application looks professional. All that is left is to create a professional title for your cover letter file that will ensure recruiters can easily identify the document. Here’s what you need to know about giving your cover letter the best possible title.

What Is a Cover Letter Title?

Simply put, a cover letter title is what you name the file that contains your cover letter. This may seem like a small detail, but it is important because it impacts how easily human resources can recognize your cover letter when it is attached to an email. The right title will help to differentiate it from your professional resume, for example, and any portfolio items that are attached to the email. This means that it has a small but important part to play in getting you a new job. It is important to note that a cover letter title is not the same as the cover letter header or salutation. The header will contain your full name, phone number, and secondary contact information, while the salutation is how you greet recruiters. For example, “Dear Hiring Manager”, “To Whom It May Concern”, and “Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms.” are salutations. These are both elements of the cover letter itself, while the title is the name of the file. If you are writing your cover letter in the body of an email, however, then the subject line will also need a professional title.