NO generic COVER LETTERS!
Each COVER LETTER must be tailored for every job description.
How?
1. Name of hiring manager, recruiter etc. Dept. name.
Company name.
Physical address.
2. Paragraph 1:
Which role you are applying for, and the “what” you are professionally
Each COVER LETTER must be tailored for every job description.
How?
1. Name of hiring manager, recruiter etc. Dept. name.
Company name.
Physical address.
2. Paragraph 1:
Which role you are applying for, and the “what” you are professionally
with the “who” you are in terms of personal attributes, making you a suitable candidate for the role.
Paragraph 2:
Cross-reference the Core Competencies and Achievements section of your resume, to answer the job requirements.
Eg. Which skills and achievements
Paragraph 2:
Cross-reference the Core Competencies and Achievements section of your resume, to answer the job requirements.
Eg. Which skills and achievements
do you have that prove you are able to perform this role?
Paragraph 3:
Mention 3 facts about the company and why they appeal to you. State how you will add value to the organization.
Paragraph 4:
Thank the reader for his/her time and state that you are attaching your
Paragraph 3:
Mention 3 facts about the company and why they appeal to you. State how you will add value to the organization.
Paragraph 4:
Thank the reader for his/her time and state that you are attaching your
resume for their consideration.
Sign off:
Name
Phone number Email LinkedIn URL
Sign off:
Name
Phone number Email LinkedIn URL
A cover letter =1 page; a cover email forms the body of the email = 400 words.
ATTACH resume only.
And NO!
Cover letter/emails are not redundant and do get read.
Stand out during COVID19.
SHOWCASE yourself with a gripping cover letter/email!
Credit: @kristybonner
ATTACH resume only.
And NO!
Cover letter/emails are not redundant and do get read.
Stand out during COVID19.
SHOWCASE yourself with a gripping cover letter/email!
Credit: @kristybonner
