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Cover Letter
Help
Is Right Around The Corner
Some of the best cover letter
help begins with selecting the right type
to use.
There are dozens of formats to choose from.
Each format varies slightly depending on your style, the job you are applying for and the audience (your potential employer).
But regardless of the type,
there are standard sections that each
cover letter should consider:
First
Paragraph
- Think of this as "Why I'm Writing".
- Introduce yourself and your interests. Be
specific about what type of
position you are looking for and what you can offer the company in
return.
- ex. "I
am contacting you in regards to a sales management position
within your company. If your organization is seeking a loyal and
dedicated leader who can deliver bottom-line sales results to clients
across the globe, I'd like to make a strong case for myself".
Second Paragraph
- Think of this as "How I am Qualified."
- Briefly describe your academic and
professional qualifications.
Briefly...don't bore them to tears.
- Provide more information about how you can
deliver the benefits you
mention in the first paragraph.
- Be sure to stress accomplishments and
achievements rather than job duties and responsibilities.
- You'll often see cover letters which combine
the second
and third paragraphs.
- As long as you have all the suggested
parts in there, you should be ok.
Third
Paragraph
- Think of this paragraph as "Why I'm Right for
this Job."
- Relate yourself to the company, giving
details about why you should be
considered for the job.
- This is a good place to demonstrate your
knowledge of the company or industry.
Fourth
Paragraph
- The final paragraph of your cover letter must
be proactive and request
action.
- You should express your confidence that you
are a perfect fit
for the job.
- Also let the employer know that you plan to
follow-up
within a specified time.
I recommend keeping several different versions of your
letter, in order to provide cover letter help down the road.
You'll see in the fax cover letter area how different categories of
your cover letter may be written depending on the job.
Don't forget to check out the other cover
letter topics, such as: application cover letter,
fax
cover letter, resume
cover letter and free
cover letter advice sections.
You may also want to visit what other job seekers say about writing a
cover letter in career information site.
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