Presentation of Cover Letter

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HOW TO WRITE COVER LETTER


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Content

Introduction of COVER LETTER

How to Write COVER LETTER

Format of COVER LETTER

Tips to Write COVER LETTER


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A cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provideadditional information on your skills and experience.

A cover letter typically provides detailed information

on why you are qualified for the job you areapplying for.

Effective cover letters explain the reasons for your interestin the specific organization and identify your most relevantskills or experiences.

Also known as covering letter or motivation letter ormotivational letter or letter of motivation


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Cover letters are typically divided into three types:

The application letter or invited cover letter whichresponds to a known job opening.

The prospecting letter or uninvited cover letter whichinquires about possible positions.

The networking letter which requests

information and assistance in the

sender's job search


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How to write COVER LETTER

o Take some time to write a targeted cover letter for eachemployer.

o State why you are writing, indicating your interest in the job.

o State where you learned of the position and the title of theposition you are apply.

o Explain the reasons for your interest in the organization.

o Express your interest for the job.


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How to write COVER LETTER

o Identify your most relevant skills and experiences. Includethe skills that most match the job.

o Refer to the qualifications for the position and illustrate how

your abilities relate.

o Communicate your interest, motivation and strengths.

o Emphasize your achievements.

o Indicate how you will follow up, typically with a phone call oran email. Thank the company for their consideration.


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FORMAT OFCOVER LETTER

Header

Closing

Body

Intro


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HEADER Cover letters use standard business letter style, with the

sender's address and other information, the recipient's

contact information, and the date sent after either thesender's or the recipient's address.


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INTRODUCTION The introduction briefly states the specific position

desired, and should be designed to catch the employer's

immediate interest.


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BODY The body highlights or amplifies on material in the

resume or job application, and explains why the job

seeker is interested in the job and would be of value tothe employer.

Also, matters discussed typically include skills,qualifications, and past experience.

If there are any special things to note such asavailability date, they may be included as well.


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CLOSING A closing sums up the letter and indicates the next step the

applicant expects to take.

It may indicate that the applicant intends to contact theemployer, although many favor the more indirect approachof simply saying that the applicant will look forward tohearing from or speaking with the employer.

After the closing is a valediction ("Sincerely"), and then asignature line.

Optionally, the abbreviation "ENCL" may be used to indicatethat there are enclosures.


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Make yourself standout

Target the rightperson

Stay simple

Make it shine


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Be an attention getter

Sell yourself

Hire a proofreader

Avoid exaggeration


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Close encountersDont forget the

follow-up


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