10 cover letter writing tips

Argomenti trattatiSelect the right type of cover letterGo beyond your resumeWrite a custom letter for every jobDon’t point out what you’re missingTry to find a contact personFormat your cover letter properlyBe yourself and show your personalityUse cover letter examples and templatesProofread and edit your letterFollow the instructions in the job posting Cover letters usually come with CVs. Writing the latter is part of a more mechanical process, while drafting the former requests a certain writing capabilities. Of course, on the internet there are outstanding cover letters’ examples that you can copy and paste. Examples and templates are good, but originality is key. Write your own cover letter, possibly following these 10 tips. Select the right type of cover letter Select the right type of cover letter, according to the job and the persone you are referring to. The most common are: traditional cover letters, referral cover letters (if you know of someone that can refer you for a job), cold contact cover letters (to companies that have not advertised job openings) and letters of interest (asking about possible job openings). Go beyond your resume Cover letters are not resumes. The former should provide specific insight of what you will bring to the company. Pick maximum three skills and illustrate them with an example of your past experience. Write a custom letter for every job Don’t use the same letter for every job you apply to. Managers notice errors like that. Make an effort and try to customize your cover letter so that it will be the perfect fit for the job you desire. Don’t point out what you’re missing Cover letters are about highlighting your skills, not pointing out your weaknesses. Leave aside all the skills you don’t have. At the most, you can briefly justifying an employment gap. Try to find a contact person It is worth spending some time trying to find the contact person to which address the cover letter. Do some research within the company structure, looking for the HR department members. Moreover, if you do have some contacts within the company that referred you to the job, name them in the first paragraph. Format your cover letter properly First impressions are important. Before reading your cover letter, managers will look at it aesthetically. Make sure that it will be polished and professional. Margins not to small and no longer than a page. Be yourself and show your personality Being professional is not a synonym of being awkard. Avoid too unnatural phrases and expressions, clichés and overused words. Be yourself, using a clear and a straightforward language. Use cover letter examples and templates Do not copy cover letter examples, but still take a look at them since they may inspire you. To format your letter professionally, cover letter templates could be the best solution. Proofread and edit your letter Your letter has to be professional. So typos and other kind of errors must be avoided. Managers receive lot of letters daily, and a error can really make the difference. Follow the instructions in the job posting You have now wrote the perfect cover letter. Follow the instructions given by the employers to submit it. Otherwise it will remain unread.

10 cover letter writing tips

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