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How To Create a Good Cover Letter

By Exforsys | on July 17, 2006 |
Resume Tips

How To Create a Good Cover Letter

In addition to your resume, writing a good cover letter will play an important part in whether or not you are considered for a position.

If you are writing a cover letter for the first time, it can be a challenging task. Despite this, there are a number of things you can do to make sure your cover letter is professional. After you’ve written a few cover letters, you will become an expert, and will never again have any fears about writing them.

A cover letter is a document which is attached to each resume you send out to prospective employers. If your cover letter isn’t professional, managers will likely ignore it and toss it in the trash. Because of this you will want to spend time making sure both your cover letter and resume are equally impressive. A cover letter should enhance the design of your resume. The purpose of a cover letter is to personalize your resume while providing basic information. It can be argued that your cover letter is a bit more important than your resume, at least when an employer first looks at it. The number of different cover letters available are basically divided into three categories, and these are the networking letter, the application letter, and the prospecting letter.

Your cover letter should be designed in one of these three formats. You will want to use an applicantion letter for job openings which are current. If you don’t know of any current openings, but are looking for positions which may be available in the future, you will want to use a prospecting letter. If you are looking for assistance in finding a job, you will want to use the networking letter. You want to use the correct cover letter for different situations. It is also important to make sure you don’t randomly send form letters to a bunch of potential employers. This will cause them to quickly reject your resume.

A good cover letter will explain why you are interested in working for a specific company. It will also show your experience and skills. The cover letter should show that you have a detailed understanding of the position to which you are applying. It is next important to make sure your cover letter uses the right format. A good cover letter will use the same format as a business letter. It should be composed of three paragraphs which are the first paragraph, middle paragraphs, and the conclusion paragraph. If you are referred to a company by a friend or family member, it is important to make sure you add this to the cover letter. Doing this will tip the odds of being hired in your favor.

If you are writing a cover letter and resume based on a job listing you found, it may also be helpful to let the employer know where you found the listing. It is also important to show enthusiasm when demonstrating your skills and attributes. If you are using a prospective cover letter, you will want to mention which jobs you are looking for. If you are writing a cover letter in response to an advertisement about job openings, you will want to list your skills and explain how they can be used to fulfill the task which the company is looking for. It is always crucial to make sure you explain how you can benefit the employer. Never mention things that you would like to have from the company.



At the end of the cover letter, you may want to add that your references can be provided upon request. You will also want to let them know how you can be reached. Adding your phone number and email address will make it easy for them to reach you in more than one way. The cover letter and resume are well connected to each other. By writing a good cover letter, a prospective employer will be more likely to read the resume. By writing a good resume, the employer will be more likely to interview you. If you do well on your interview, it is likely that you will get the job. Taking the time to write a good cover letter is very important.

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