Cover Letter / Curriculum Vitae

Resume

Internet Radio newspappers

Where to find jobs?

Media

Searching for jobs through the Web

Finding Jobs

http://my.monster.com.my/create_account.html?spl=MYG_Gen_Jobs2

http://my.jobstreet.com/

http://www.bestjobs.com.my/

http://www.malaysiajobs.org/

http://www.jobonearth.com/

http://www.jobstreet.com/

How to Write a Cover Letter

Email Cover Letter

Detailed & focus on why you are a good match for the job

Copy and paste your letter in email message box

Attach your resume typed in PDF or word document

Don't use fancy formatting

Simple is the BEST!

Differences Between email and hard copy Cover Letter

Email: Address goes below your name

No Signature required

Format

List the position you apply in subject line.

Include a signature with your contact information.

Send the message to yourself first to test that the formatting

works.

Cover Letter Format – Hard Copy

Your addressCompany addressSalutationBodyClosingSignature

Format

Double space after salutation

Single space within a paragraph

Double space between each paragaph

1. First Paragraph - Why you are writing

2. Middle Paragraphs - What you have to offer

3. Concluding Paragraph - How you will follow-up

Body

Paragraph 1

Why am I writing

The position & the company you apply

How you learn about the position

Introduce basic info. about yourself

First Paragraph – Responding an Ad.

I am interested in the position you advertised on The Stars on August 12 2009. I am a senior at

the State University interested in interviewing for a job as a Marketing Assistant with ABCD. I

believe ABCD has the ideal culture in which to pursue my goal of becoming an innovative and

responsible arts administrator.

First Paragraph – Inquire a job

I read about Company X's retail management training program in College Graduate Magazine and I would like to inquire about the possibility of openings. I am interested in a career in retail management. I would be interested in learning more about the company and about available opportunities.

Second Paragraph

Your particular abilities & experiences

Your potential

Skills related to the job applied

I have strong communication, customer service and communicative Skills. My background makes me anexcellent candidate for this position

Second Paragraph - Sample

My work background and coursework have supplied me with many skills and an understanding of dealing with the

workplace environment; for example:

* I worked as a hotline assistant for a local intervention center. I counseled teenagers about personal concerns

and referred them, when necessary, to appropriate professional services for additional help.

* I have been active at my university as a resident hall assistant, which requires me to establish rapport with fifty residents and advise them on personal matters, as well as university policies. In addition, I develop social and

educational programs and activities each semester for up to 200 participants.

Contents - sample

Ending

Mention the enclosed resume

Restate your interest in the position

Ending I believe that my experiences and

skills will contribute to your company. Attached is a copy of my resume. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you to arrange an interview.

Yours sincerely, Your name