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A job application letter
or a cover letter is your introduction to potential employers. A job application letter or a cover letter is your sales pitch to the company you are applying to.
A job application letter
or a cover letter is not a summary of your resume and it doesn't replace
a resume. A job application letter complements your resume. The main objective of the job application letter or a cover letter & resume is to get the employer interested in calling you
for an interview.
- Each job application letter or cover letter should be tailored for the position
and company you are applying to.
- Always send a job application letter or a cover letter with every job application/ resume
submission. No exception.
- Check job application closing dates and always apply early.
- A job application letter or a cover letter should be a brief and simple one page letter.
- Use Strong Action Verbs & phrases
to
describe yourself, your skills and your strengths.
- Each specific job application letter or cover letter should have information relevant to the description of the advertisement of the
position. So, show the skills and expertise that you
have that match the description of the job you are applying for.
- Address each letter to a specific person. If only the person's
title is indicated in the job advertisement, phone the company &
ask for the person's name. It will show that you went through the
extra trouble to find the person's name.
- Don't mention negative aspects of yourself or your history.
- Just as important as tailoring each job application letter
for the position,
so is tailoring it for the company
you are applying to. You can do this by researching the company you
are applying to. Keep this company info will also be handy at interview
time.
- You can prepare a general letter, which must be edited for
each specific job.
- It's a good idea to keep a photocopy/ record to help you remember
what you wrote in the letter.
- At this early stage, the employer is only interested in what you can
do for their Company, so keep that in mind when preparing your job application letter
or cover letter.
Also see our Sample Application Letter & The
Hidden Job Market.
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