[header] How to start a cover letter [title] Ensure you are being asked to submit by mail. [step] Just as most jobs are now advertised online, most cover letters are submitted by email. If you are applying via letter, it is most likely for a company that is more traditional or a position that is higher ranking. 
[title] Write your cover letter on professional letterhead, if you have it. [step] If you do not have letterhead, it is ok to skip this step.