Preparing a well-written cover letter always indicate that you are serious about the job you are applying for.But then, there are some of us who are still curious why we need to submit a resume or cover letter at all. Shouldn’t our desire to get employed be enough to convince the hiring manager we’re serious about the job? The aim of your resume and your letter is to professionally introduce yourself to a hiring manager or employer. Without them, it is like running into a new person without formally introducing yourself which makes you seem cold and indifferent.
Composing great letter opens more doors to chance. When you learn the secrets to writing a great letter, expect to be on the list of those who will get an interview. This only implies you are getting closer to the job you are aiming for. Below are some of the secrets of a great letter to get you noticed and get you hired.
Business Oriented. Great cover letters are business oriented. This means they are professional and concise. Your goal is to get the employer’s attention and get noticed, but remember not to be noticed for the wrong reason, such as your informal language or grammar mistakes.
Short and to the Point. Do not anticipate the employer to spend more than five minutes reading your letter. Typically, it is advisable that the letter only have at most three paragraphs. When composing a letter, make yourself the subject and be sure to talk about your good points.
Tailored to the Company. Your letter should be customized based on the particular job and company you are really interested in. You can only do this if you have made your research about the company and the job position you want. Customized letters highlight the skills, expertise and experience you have that are related to the job position you are aiming.
Be compelling and to the point. Include in your letter the job position you are aiming for. Be specific and direct. On the other hand, explain the job position you wanted or ask for job position that is connected to your skills and expertise. In addition, be direct when requesting for an interview. Set the time when you will be available for the interview.
Spell Check. Good cover letters have no grammatical and spelling mistakes. They also have no punctuation and typing mistakes. To improve the message, let somebody proofread it for you. If possible, let a specialist review it. Keep in mind that the content shows your writing and communication skills hence, it should be perfect.
These well-written letters are important for for you to succeed in your job hunt. Upping the quality of your letter ensures that it will be much easier for you to get a job. Keep your letter persuasive enough to urge the hiring manager to extend you a job interview. Make sure to always keep it simple, true, factual, concise and free of typing, punctuation, grammar and spelling mistakes.
Landon Long is the founder of InterviewMastermind.com. You can download his FREE 'Resume Rebel' Video Course to learn how to write a resume and stand out in a slow economy.
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