The strong close

Let’s wrap this cover letter up strong. The key with your close is to create something that ties everything together without being pushy or cliche. Interestingly, this seems to be the hardest part for a lot of people. I’ve read tons of cover letters that start off on the right track, but then, the author just sort of fizzles out at the end. It’s like they’re so spent from writing the darn thing that they flat out run out of gas. I’ve also seen a lot of this obnoxious hard sell nonsense on cover letters. Wait, what? No. No matter what old school sales guru has led you to believe that this comes across as confident and ready to close a deal, now is not the time Being too aggressive could ruin your shot at landing an interview and spoil an otherwise You’ve put in all the work. Let’s take this thing the distance. Number one, show confidence and enthusiasm. Two, briefly sum up why you think you’re a great fit. Three, express gratitude for their time and consideration. And four, ask for the interview. An example close that an event coordinator eying a role at the Cincinnati Zoo might be: I believe my energy, my passion for the Zoo, and my experience creating memorable events for kids and families would serve you well. I would love an opportunity to learn more about your specific goals and needs, and share what I could offer. I appreciate your consideration. May we meet in the coming days to discuss the role? It’s friendly, it’s on point, and it ties the whole cover letter up nicely. Also note, it’s free of cliches. In fact, notice that the entire cover letter is free of cliches. Do you know how many I’ve read Do you know how many I’ve read where the author claims to be uniquely qualified where the author claims to be uniquely qualified or the perfect fit for this job? or the perfect fit for this job? So many. So many. Just resist the urge. Just resist the urge. You’ve got one chance to get this baby right. You’ve got one chance to get this baby right. I say give it your best shot. I say give it your best shot.