If you think you need to open the letter with something creative or eye-catching, I'm here to tell you that's not the case. Be simple and direct: • “I am writing to apply for your position X.” • “I would like to include the name of the person you are writing to and the name and address of the business just above the greeting. In the greeting, greet the hiring manager by name. If you don't know the person's name, consider greeting the hiring department or the department you would work with if hired. 3. If you are providing a hard copy of your cover letter, handwrite your signature and also include your full name. Download the cover letter template. To download the template in Google Docs, go to File gt Open gt and select the correct downloaded file. Related: Creating the Perfect Cover Letter with a Template and Example: Write contact details and date. All official letters begin with contact details and the date. In full block style, this is in the upper left corner. First, as the sender, type your full name and address lined up on the left side, as you would when addressing an envelope.1. Standard and conservative style. This is ideal for industries such as business, law, accounting and retail. For more creative industries, a letter like this might be less appealing and might work.