The Cover Letter
WHEN IT COMES TO THE PERFECT COVER LETTER HERE ARE A FEW THINGS TO THINK ABOUT.
Here are some rules you'll need to stick to if you want to increase your chances of success:- be concise and to the point - keep it to one side of A4;
- include a named contact whenever possible to show you have sent it to them personally;
- relate your skills to the job advert and make a case for why he employer should want to meet with you
- proofread - always double-check your spelling and grammar without relying on a computer spellcheck program;
- target the company by tailoring your cover letter for each application;
- page layout should be easy on the eye, set out with the reader in mind;
- check to make sure you've got the company name and other key details right;
- read it and cut out any unnecessary words or sentences;
- if sending electronically, put the text in the body of the email rather than as an attachment to avoid it being detected by span filters;
- stick to your own words, avoiding jargon and formal clichés
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| If this was the cover of a book would it entice you to open the book and read on? Can you say the same for your Cover Letter |
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