Not sure how to address your cover letter? Guides for 'Dear Hiring Manager,' 'To Whom It May Concern,' and every common salutation — with better alternatives.
Each guide explains when a salutation is acceptable, when to avoid it, and how to find the hiring manager's name instead. Pick the phrase you are about to write:
- Dear Hiring Manager — when to use it and what to write instead
- Dear Recruiting Manager — when to use it and what to write instead
- Dear Recruitment Manager — when to use it and what to write instead
- Dear Human Resources — when to use it and what to write instead
- Dear HR Manager — when to use it and what to write instead
- To Whom It May Concern — when to use it and what to write instead
- No name available — when to use it and what to write instead
- Unknown recipient name — when to use it and what to write instead
- Dear Talent Acquisition — when to use it and what to write instead
- Dear Sir or Madam — when to use it and what to write instead
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