When you want to submit an application for a job as a flight attendant, you not only have to complete a questionnaire from the airline, but you have to submit a resume and a cover letter. The cover letter is designed to give the employer a brief snapshot of what you have included in your resume and highlight your best points. You have to take your time in writing this cover letter because if it doesn't stand out, the employer may never even bother to read your resume, especially if there are many applicants for the position. For this reason, you should find a sample flight attendant cover letter to help you in this task. A simple online search will give you many such cover letters that you can read.
 
When you find the sample letter that really appeals to you, you are not permitted to copy it directly. You have to make it your own so that your individual personality comes through in your application. There are some basic hints to help you in writing the letter. For example, you should always use the same kind of paper for your cover letter as you do for your resume. White business paper made of 100% cotton is the type of paper than experts recommend you use for a cover letter and resume for any job.
 
From the sample letter, you will see where you should place your name and contact information. This should be front and center at the heading of the letter. Make sure you include your home and cell telephone number information and your email address so that the employer does not have to waste time getting in contact with you should you be called for an interview.
 
The cover letter should take the form of a business letter. Once you have your contact information in place, move to the left hand side of the page and write the date. Next you include the contact information of the person to whom you are sending the cover letter and resume, exactly as it is written in the job posting. You should always keep the salutation formal and use a colon for the punctuation.
 
The body of your cover letter should not be any longer than one page. You should be able to condense everything about you in three or four paragraphs that highlight the qualifications and skills you want the employer to notice and look for in your resume. When you complete this body, the closing should consist of one word: sincerely. This makes it formal. Leave a space between the closing and your typed name so that you have room to personally sign the letter.
 
In your cover letter, you should not beg for an interview. Simply stating that you will be available for an interview is sufficient. You should never mention what salary you expect to receive, but if this is mentioned in the job posting the best way to cover it is to say that salary is negotiable. Don't give suggestions for the company in your cover letter and don't mention your references. These are included in your resume.