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So if you know someone who works for a company you're applying to, don't be afraid to mention their name in your cover letter. Many businesses actually encourage and reward their employees for referring job candidates.

To address a cover letter without a name, use a variation of, 'Dear XYZ Team Hiring Manager." Or if the addressee is completely unknown, use 'Dear Hiring Manager'. Take care with gender and the use of titles.

Unless you know for sure that the culture of the company is more casual, use the hiring manager's first and last name, including a Mr. or Ms. (e.g., Mr. Jack Smith). Most letters I see still use the Dear greeting, though I've seen a growing trend of people dropping it and starting with Hello or just the name.

Dear Hiring Manager. Dear Hiring Team. Dear Department Name Dear Department Team.

If you're emailing a cover letter with a signature you should use a professional sign off (such as sincerely, sincerely yours, best regards or most sincerely) followed by your full name written underneath.Just write your full name in the same font as the rest of the letter.

To address a cover letter without a name, use some variation of, "Dear Software Team Hiring Manager." You can also use, "Dear Hiring Manager" if the addressee really is unknown. Remember that "To Whom It May Concern" is an old-fashioned salutation for cover letters. It also feels very impersonal.

You should only name drop when it's relevant to the job you're applying for. While in some contexts it may be okay to mention a personal connection that has nothing to do with work, be cautious about that approach. Make sure your connection could speak to your professional strengths.