How to write a cover letter that gets your future employers' attention when you are applying for a job?
When you apply for a job, your resume usually comes with a cover letter. It should be specific to the position that you are applying for, and demonstrates to the employer why (based on your background) you are a great candidate for that particular position (based on the job description) and/or company. The cover letter is a business document, so should be formatted with a business heading and left aligned.
Cover Letter Checklist writing tips:
- Ideally a job application cover letter is a one pager.
- Make a personalized letter and explain why you are interested in the job and company.
- Make sure you're sending a proper response and to re-use the vocabulary and terminology as you read it in the job description or vacancy.
- Confirm that you're using the right greeting, title, and intonation.
- Pick your keywords wisely.
- Choose the right file format.
- Check length requirements.
- Font size and margins should be size of 11 and 12 pt and the margins are 1".
- In your application, specifically mention your ability to perform the job.
- Make sure your education and work experience is presented in a way that meets the reader's needs by choosing the most relevant experiences.
- Make sure it’s error-free, no grammar, spelling, and punctuation issues in your cover letter.
- Double-check contact and company names and information throughout the cover letter to ensure they are correct
- Proofread it again or ask a capable friend to proofread it.
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