A cover letter is a fantastic way to get across your personality and act as a great elevator pitch to get you that job! Many people think that these don’t get read, but that’s far from the truth…
Let’s find out how to write the perfect cover letter to land you that fantastic new role!
1. Layout
The start of your cover letter will look quite similar to your CV. Basic information about you should be at the top, i.e. your name, location (optional), email address, and phone number (optional).
This is followed by the body of your letter (which we’ll get into) and signed off with “Sincerely” and your name. Your cover letter should be up to half a page to one full page in length.
2. Make an entrance
Want to make a great first impression? Hook them in with a strong opening paragraph. Make it memorable, friendly, and conversational.
Mention the job title that you’re applying for (as the employer might have a few roles going at the same time), and get across how excited you are about the role. Please don’t talk about how great the position would be for you (employers already know this!), get across to them what you’d bring to the company.
3. Blow that trumpet!
Don’t be shy when it comes to telling your future employer about your accomplishments.
Read through the job description again and pick out what you think they might be having problems with. Tell them how you’re going to fix that problem, how you’ve solved something like this before in your work life. Mention you passion for the job and your work ethnic. This will all help get that CV read.
4. To conclude
Do not end your cover letter with a simple, “I look forward to hearing from you” – this is your last chance to get across your enthusiasm and why you’ll be perfect for the role.
For example:
I believe my work ethnic, and experience will serve *company name* very well. It would be great to meet with you to discuss further the value I’d add to your company as your next *job title*. I appreciate your consideration and hope to meet with you soon”.
Be confident, be enthusiastic and that job will be yours!
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