A cover letter is the first impression you give when you are job seeking.
Take it one step at a time and you'll soon see there's a simple formula to get your message across in a personal way.
As you write each paragraph, explain how you can benefit the company.
A cover letter is sent when you send a resume.
It is a one page paper that summarizes why YOU should be selected for the job.
A cover letter is as individual as you are so be sure to include information about you that makes the reader want to meet you.
How will your skills benefit this organization? That is the question you need to answer in every single paragraph.
The cover letter should not repeat what's already in the resume.
Instead it should complement it and include additional information using your voice.
This brief letter will let the reader know that you are knowledgeable about their organization, have the necessary skills they are looking for and above all...
that you can communicate effectively.
In one paragraph explain how you can benefit the company.
Tailor your letter to the position and company.
One cover letter does not fit all jobs so take your time and write the letter specifically for the position.
This focused attention may make the difference between you getting the interview or getting ignored.
You are selling yourself, so show how your qualifications match the job duties and company goals.
Identify your most relevant experiences and write about your new skills and education.
Explain how you plan to use these lessons in your new job.
If you know someone at the company, use their name in the cover letter (be sure to ask their permission first.
) "My friend, Jill Covey in the IT department suggested I apply for this job because of my background in...
" If Jill has a good reputation with the company, this reference may help the interviewer decide to choose you over someone else.
Your cover letter defines you.
Correct format, spelling and punctuation must be in place in order for your resume to get read.
Proofread your letter carefully.
Hand it to someone you trust and ask them to proof read it.
To find out how to write and format a business letter, search the internet for "business letter format" and "cover letter samples.
" Find a sample you like and format yours the same way.
Be sure to include contact information that includes a link to your webpage, blog, and email.
As you write this letter, focus on the needs of the company.
How will your skills benefit them? If you keep this question in your mind as you write, you letter will be the one that gets put into the "Interview" pile.
Take it one step at a time and you'll soon see there's a simple formula to get your message across in a personal way.
As you write each paragraph, explain how you can benefit the company.
A cover letter is sent when you send a resume.
It is a one page paper that summarizes why YOU should be selected for the job.
A cover letter is as individual as you are so be sure to include information about you that makes the reader want to meet you.
How will your skills benefit this organization? That is the question you need to answer in every single paragraph.
The cover letter should not repeat what's already in the resume.
Instead it should complement it and include additional information using your voice.
This brief letter will let the reader know that you are knowledgeable about their organization, have the necessary skills they are looking for and above all...
that you can communicate effectively.
In one paragraph explain how you can benefit the company.
Tailor your letter to the position and company.
One cover letter does not fit all jobs so take your time and write the letter specifically for the position.
This focused attention may make the difference between you getting the interview or getting ignored.
You are selling yourself, so show how your qualifications match the job duties and company goals.
Identify your most relevant experiences and write about your new skills and education.
Explain how you plan to use these lessons in your new job.
If you know someone at the company, use their name in the cover letter (be sure to ask their permission first.
) "My friend, Jill Covey in the IT department suggested I apply for this job because of my background in...
" If Jill has a good reputation with the company, this reference may help the interviewer decide to choose you over someone else.
Your cover letter defines you.
Correct format, spelling and punctuation must be in place in order for your resume to get read.
Proofread your letter carefully.
Hand it to someone you trust and ask them to proof read it.
To find out how to write and format a business letter, search the internet for "business letter format" and "cover letter samples.
" Find a sample you like and format yours the same way.
Be sure to include contact information that includes a link to your webpage, blog, and email.
As you write this letter, focus on the needs of the company.
How will your skills benefit them? If you keep this question in your mind as you write, you letter will be the one that gets put into the "Interview" pile.
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