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COVER LETTER WRITING

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1.Objectives

2.Cover letter tips

2.1. Cover letter suggestions

3.Why do you need a Cover Letter?

3.1. Getting Noticed

4.How to write a Covering letter?

4.1 Necessary things

5.What can a cover letter do?

5.1 The best 10 steps for Cover letter

1.Objectives

to create an effective cover letter -outline their interest in applying for a position/college/internship/scholarship

to utilize proper business letter format.

2.Cover letter tips

A well written letter entices the employer to read your resume and gets first impression.

A poorly constructed cover letter may doom your resume to the “No Need to Read” pile.

It’s important to highlight your skills, knowledge, & experience in an introductory letter.

These will indicate what you can contribute to the company or school. Effective cover letter must convey a sense of purpose & project enthusiasm.

2.1 Cover letter suggestions

• Always include a cover letter when mailing your resume.

• Don’t use “form” letters or photocopies. Personalize each letter.

• Use a proper business format for your letters

• Make sure the letter is PERFECT!!!!

• Create the letter on a computer & use a laser printer, if possible.

• In the opening paragraph, tell the reader the purpose of the letter.

• Use “I” statements & action verbs when describing your experience

• A cover letter should never exceed one page

• Focus on the specific skills and interests

• Don’t mention salary

• End by thanking the reader and stating that you look forward to meeting with them

3.Why do you need a CV Cover Letter?A good covering letter will literally cover any

problem areas and complex issues and explain them-thus making the CV more likely to be read.

Covering letter introduce your CV. They tell the reader why you want the job, why they should interview you, & that you are available. A good covering letter will make the impression that your CV is a good one, & that you’re therefore an excellent candidates.

3.1 Getting Noticed

How do you make an impression? Remember, there may be hundreds of applications arriving whit yours, so how do you make yours one of the ones selected?

3.2 Including :

1. Show interest

2. Clear up problem areas

3. Put yourself forward

4. Give a reason for applying

5. Flatter them-but carefully

6. Don’t grovel

7. Don’t repeat the CV

4.How to write a Covering letter?

The basics of any covering letter are the same as any other important letter. Just bear in mind the importance of this particular letter:

if you get it right, you might get a CV looked at that wouldn’t otherwise have been.

If you get it wrong, you may stop your excellent CV from being considered.

Keep the covering letter simple, short, & looking good.

Include your name, address and contact numbers. Even if they are on the CV

4.1 Necessary things Address personally Follow instruction Choose a good title Make it obvious Be professional Stick to the point Avoid gimmicks Avoid unavailability Write well Refer to the CV

5.What can a cover letter do?

A good cover letter introduces your business or product, makes a sales and provides a call to action. It arouses or curiosity and entices the recipient to read through the rest your material.

5.1 10 steps to writing Effective Cover Letter Always address your letter to a specific

person & include their job title

Use a “block” letter format, with text justified to the left & double paragraphs.

Keep your letter short no more than one page

Keep your paragraphs short & to the point. Most cover letters will be between 4 & 6 paragraphs long

In your first paragraph, let the reader know “why you’re writing”

In your second paragraph, ask for what you

want.

In your third paragraph, explain your “why”.

Your fourth paragraph is your “can to action”.

Your promise.

Make it easy for the reader to get in touch with you if you have questions.

Sample covering letterMrs Jill Godwin8 AcremeadDevonshireTN5 888

J.D EvansHead of AdministrationRJJ Bank15 High streetLondon EC89 5JJ

Dear Sir:

I have recently returned from a year’s visit to the USA, & am looking for a suitable secretarial opportunity. I’ve enclosed my CV for your attention,& would hope that you find my details of interest.

My previous work in London wasn’t banking, but I’m confident that may secretarial skills are appropriate to a banking enviroèment, as my last role at JD Wills & Partners was as team secretary to a small team of partners working with banking clients.

Owing to my circumstances, I’m available immediately, & would be delighted to discuss my CV with you, should you think this would be helpful.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerelyJill Godwin, Mrs

Reference

www.quintcareers.com www.jobcity.net www.acesta-job.info www.rfp-templates.com www.cvtips.com

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Yellow says happiness optimism cheerfulness.

It symbolizes hope and appeals to the intelligent and thoughtful audience.

Associated with the sun, yellow is stimulating and attention getting.

THANK YOU

FOR AN ATTENTION!