The job cover letter is a must-have element when applying for a job position. Remember that it is your opportunity to stand out and show how you are the ideal candidate. Do you need help to structure it? Here are some tips.
1.Header:
Include your contact information (name, address, phone number, email).
2. Salutation:
Address the right person. If possible, find out who the hiring manager is.
3. Introduction:
Indicate your interest in the position for which you are applying and how you heard about the vacancy.
4. Main Paragraph (Body):
- Highlight your skills and experience relevant to the job.
- Talk about past accomplishments and how you can apply them to this position.
- Show your enthusiasm for the opportunity and evidence why you are the right candidate for the position.
6. Close:
- Highlight your desire to have an interview to discuss how your skills benefit the company, this is your opportunity to encourage the recruiter to pick up the phone and call you to set up an interview.
- Thank them for the opportunity and show optimism for the next step.
7. Farewell:
- Use a professional closing such as “Sincerely” or “Best regards.”
- Include a signature if the letter is printed.
MOST COMMON MISTAKES
- Failure to tailor the letter to the specific job and company.
- Grammatical and spelling errors.
- Neglecting final proofreading can give a negative impression.
- Not linking your skills and experience to the job requirements.
- Confusing information
- Excessive use of jargon or technical language
- The letter is not understandable to someone outside your field.
Whether written in the body of the email or as an attachment, writing a cover letter is critical to getting the company’s attention. And now you’ll have every reason to sit down in front of your computer and start writing.
