How should a cover letter begin?

With an informal greeting like "Hey, there!"
With the hiring manager's name
With the name of the position
With "To Whom it May Concern"

Question

How should a cover letter begin?

With an informal greeting like "Hey, there!"
 With the hiring manager's name
 With the name of the position
 With "To Whom it May Concern"

Gucchi · Answer

Am I right with B?  I think it might be D too

KellieWhitman1234 · Answer

i think its both

Florisalreadytaken · Answer

how on earth is it the name of the position?

Florisalreadytaken · Answer

its B dead in the water.

Astrid1 · Answer

B sounds like a great option because when we want to come off formal, especially when doing a Cover Letter, we choose to go with either $$Dear,~Mrs. Lanheart.$$ Or $$To~whom~It~may~concern,~$$ Both of which sounds great when writing. But if B is supposed to mean Dear, (name goes here) then yes, B would be a good option, according to me and many resume websites.

Gucchi · Answer

Okay, I will pick B.  thanks

KellieWhitman1234 · Answer

no problem

Ashely · Answer

@gucchi wrote:

Okay, I will pick B. thanks

good choice!