Use a professional greeting such as “Dear [Hiring Manager Name],”
If the name is unknown, use “Dear Hiring Manager,”
If you know the department but not the person, use “Dear [Department] Hiring Team,”
If no contact name is available and you must keep it generic, use “Dear Hiring Team,”
Avoid outdated greetings like “To Whom It May Concern”
Use the correct title and name when available (e.g., “Mr.,” “Ms.,” “Dr.,” “Mx.”)
Match the name format exactly as shown in the job posting
Keep punctuation consistent (comma after the greeting)
Example: “Dear Ms. Johnson,”
Example: “Dear Hiring Manager,”