Unsure how to address cover letter

LuvMyFurbaby

When I was an undergrad, I was a student admissions representative at the college I attended. The Assistant Admissions Counselors who also oversaw the student employees is now the Executive Director of Admissions. 

I was just emailed (through HigherEdJobs.com) a job listing at my alma mater for an Assistant Admissions Counselor. I'm interested in applying.

Here's my question:

Should I address the letter in a business-like way, "Dear Mr. So-and-So:"

Or, since he was my boss, and I've always called him by his first name, would it be acceptable to address it "Dear Firstname," ?

We have kept in touch since I've graduated. I've applied for similar positions at other local colleges, and this guy has offered to act as a reference for me.  

BethaBoo

I always air on the side of more formal. I would address it to Mr. _____.

apugglesmom

I think in this instance you are safe with his first name because you know him.

LuvMyFurbaby

Thanks. Somebody on another board suggested that I send a more formal cover letter to the generic "job application" email address, but send a personal, more informal note to his own professional email address, letting him know that I'm interested in the position, and have sent in my cover letter and resume, which is what I did. 

SandiRose

LuvMyFurbaby:

Thanks. Somebody on another board suggested that I send a more formal cover letter to the generic "job application" email address, but send a personal, more informal note to his own professional email address, letting him know that I'm interested in the position, and have sent in my cover letter and resume, which is what I did. 

 I think that's the best because the letter could be seen by others.  I call most of the attorneys I work with by their first names but always address letters to Mr. or Ms. because it will likely become part of the permanent file. 

mingxing

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