"Yo"

When I was looking, I would write "Dear [Name of Firm] Team." That seems safe and also invited or whatever

I always just use "Dear {name of firm}." It has worked pretty well.

Don't forget to proof for grammar.

Send it to the Principal of the firm.

Thanks all.

Dear "name of firm" sounds simple.

"name of firm" does really good work.

call them and ask the receptionist who reviews the resumes and address the letter to them. not that hard.

architects still have receptionists?

yes. unless they are working out of their basement. this is not to disparage the basement dwelling architect. many don't need the trappings or the lease that comes with an office.

A lot of firms very explicitly state not to call them about employment stuff.

I agree with vado retro. This is cover letter writing 101. Based on simple statistics, if all the people on this post would apply to the same job, vado and I would have the upper hand, which would be about 20 percent of us having a much better cover letter right from the first line.

We would have called the firm and asked who is handling the hiring for X position.

Get that person's name, address it to them personally, and make a much better impression!

Hope this helps!

cheers -

Nate @ ExampleCoverLetters.org

I've read that most HR people prefers to be addressed as "Hiring Manager".