The cover letter is often
overlooked when preparing a resume. Your cover letter is just
as important. In actual fact the cover letter will yield the
first impression. Have a terrible cover letter and the next
step will be the trash can. When writing the cover letter
we want to be short and snappy. We want to create interest.
We want it to be clean and concise.
The objective with the cover letter is
to get the prospective employer to read your resume and call
you for an interview. Employers are busy. There are a lot
people applying for jobs. Think to yourself how you can get
to the next step. Understand the position you are applying
for and get to the point of how you will be the best person
for the job. Lead the way in an exciting fashion to the employer
reading your resume and getting on the phone to find out more
about you.
The cover letter will always begin with
placing your full name, address, telephone number, and e-mail
address in the top left hand corner of your letter. Always
remember not to use abbreviations.
Starting out with the opening paragraph
the goal is to generate interest and outline the exact position
you are applying for. Now that you have introduced yourself
and given the position your are applying for, then you move
on to the second paragraph where you will reveal your education,
work experiences, leadership skills, etc.
In this paragraph also you would touch
on your interest in that specific position and your interest
in the company. Again outline specific interests that you
have in both. You want your prospective employer to feel your
enthusiasm and appreciate your knowledge of his or her company.
The cover letter sells the sizzle and generates an interest
to read more.
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