Morning everyone, Today we look at the content of a COVER LETTER and an example of the layout. Some organisation’s still ask candidates to attach a cover letter to their CV when applying for an advertised position. Tips on how to write a **Cover Letter ** Begin your cover letter by listing your name, location, phone number and email address. Craft your letter to fit on one piece of paper. Write your first draft without length restrictions, then edit the body paragraphs until the letter is the correct length. Write Dear, Mr. or Ms. and the employers last name; if you are not sure who will read your letter, address it to a position title (e.g., Director of Recruitment) rather than To Whom It May Concern. Follow this salutation with a colon. State the position you seek and where you heard about the opening: I am writing to apply for the X position advertised in Y. Spend one or two sentences briefly explaining both who you are and why you would be a good hire. For example, I am a former journalist who feels my experience writing about legal news makes me an excellent candidate for the position of law journal editor. Use the body of your cover letter to illustrate your abilities and show how well you fit the job description. Highlight the most important parts of your CV, expanding on any experiences that directly relate to your prospective position. Research the company where you are applying. When arguing how you are a good fit for a position, refer to information such as the companys mission statement to show your interest in the organization. End your cover letter with a brief statement summarizing why you are a good fit for the position. Encourage contact by stating that you look forward to discussing your application in greater detail. Sign off using Sincerely and your full name; attach any requested documents such as a resume or reference list. EXAMPLE of the layout of your Cover Letter [date] [person’s name] [name of company] [company address] [company address] Dear [person’s name], Re: [name of position/vacancy – including vacancy number if applicable] I am writing to apply for the position of [position name] at your company, which was advertised [in name of newspaper/on name of website etc] on [date]. [In this paragraph, provide background information about yourself and state and why you are interested in the new position]. I have enclosed my CV to support my application. It shows that I would bring important skills to the position, including: • [key skill one] • [key skill two] • [key skill three] • [key skill four]. [Use this space to give the employer more information about how you match the job they’re advertising. It is also good to show that you have some knowledge of the company with whom you are seeking employment and the role you a going for; so, do a little research and include a sentence or two in this paragraph. I would enjoy having the opportunity to talk with you more about this position, and how I could use my skills to benefit your organisation. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from you. [Can include information about how you will follow up on your application.] Yours sincerely (when you know the person’s name) Yours faithfully (when you don’t know the person’s name) [your name]
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 06:31:16 +0000
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