How do I start a cover letter?

How should I start my cover letter?

• I am doing a cover letter for a job online and I am not sure how to start it off. Should I state that I am still in hight school and that this will be my first job, should I start with hey or hello? I really need this job but I'm really unsure of what to say

• Answer:

  If you know that name of the person start 'Dear ________', if not start 'Dear Sirs'. Your c.v. should reflect that you are still in school and that this is your first job. Your letter should read something like: Dear (insert whatever you need here) Please find attached my c.v. for the position that you advertised for a (insert job title here) on (insert name of website here). I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely(if you write a name)/faithfully(if you write dear sir) (leave a couple of lines Sign your name