How do I address a cover letter if I don't know the person's name?

Question

How do I address a cover letter if I don't know the person's name?

Answer 1

You can use "Dear Sir or Madam"

You can also demonstrate that you're an innovative job seeker by calling the company or visiting their web site and finding out the name of the HR person or hiring manager. Make sure you get the correct spelling and gender.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Yes you should use To Whom it May Concern, why wouldn't you?



But, if you are really ballsy, just call the company around lunchtime (you will not get regular hard-nosed receptionist and the fill in may give info easier) and just tell them you want to apply and would like to actually address the letter to the hiring manager, make sure the person spells the name for you. While you're at it, try to get a fax number and fax the resume, that way your resume won't sit in an overcrowed inbox.



Good luck

Answer 3

Dear Future Employer,

Answer 4

Make your cover letter standout..... do a little research (internet, phone, networking) and find out the name......

Answer 5

There do tend to be alot of online forms that are not addressed to specific people, so this is something that you will likely come upon again and again. While "To whom it May Concern" is an option, I don't like to use it because it seems kind of distant, or perhaps like you haven't done enough research into the company to know who it DOES concern. So, first of all, try to look around on the website to learn about the company, who generally does the hiring, who your supervisor might be, if they have a Human Resources Department or if they don't (because many places don't) Even if this doesn't give you a specfic name, it will probably help you judge what type of person will be looking at that cover letter, and how to target your information to catch their attention. If you really can't find any specific contact info by internet, phone or visit, you could use "To whom it may concern" "Dear Company X" or sometimes even just "Hello," To me, this depends on the position I am applying for, as well as company culture. While I will always lean towards more formality when in doubt, if a company culture looks extremely relaxed I am more likely to go with something like "Hello" rather than something so formal as "To Whom it May Concern" Finally, I think its useful to make a little extra effort to show that you have researched the company and the position when you start a letter off with a general salutation. While its always important to show that you care about this company and this position, it seems more so when the beginning starts off generally. Good luck!

Answer 6

Dear Sir / Madam:

Answer 7

Dear Hiring Manager,

Answer 8

Dear Human Resources Professional,



Dear HR Professional,



I like the Dear Future Employer one too although it might turn people off but if the right person reads it they will like it.

Answer 9

Address it to

Human Resources Manager or

Personnel Manager or

Recruitment Officer



and never "To whom it May Concern" which brings a completely different picture from the one you want to create. If you need more help on this subject, ask me, I have a Diploma in Human Resources Management.

Answer 10

Find out the person's name. That shows an HR professional that you care about getting the position enough to do some work. Often you can get the HR manager's job if you go to the company's website. If that doesn't work, call and ask for the HR managers name (it works best if you call any department other than HR. HR folks can be a protective lot and not give out that info.) If that doesn't work, call HR and try this out "I'm a bit embarrassed, your HR manager called me and asked me to send some information but I lost their name, would you help me out?" Yeah, a bit sneaky, but it has worked for me every time. Key hear is to use the wrong pronoun. Since you don't know if the HR manager is male or female, using the wrong pronoun will be a dead giveaway. I used "their" instead of "him" or "her" on purpose. Best of luck in your job search.

Answer 11

Write to whom it may concern thats a good one or, dear sir or madam ...

hope i helped xx

Answer 12

Call the company and ask. This will set you apart and show that you are really interested in the company and are doing your homework.

Answer 13

Put "Dear Sir or Madam".

Answer 14

"Dear Sir or Madam" is the correct salutation.

Answer 15

Listen to Mel. Show you have a way to solve a problem.