Saturday, September 11, 2010

How to write cover letter to go along with your CV

How to write cover letter to go along with your CVHow to write cover letter to go along with your CV A good cover letter helps the potential employer decide whether to look at your CV or that of the other candidate. Hence, the cover letter must be crafted carefully with absolutely no spelling or grammar errors. In the cover letter, it is important for you to: • Help the potential employer understand your reasons for sending the resume - Be as specific as possible; if you are looking for

a temporary, permanent, full-time or par-time position, or perhaps you are inquiring about the possibility of future employment – say so. • Inform the employer how you found out the job posting or the company - such as a web site, an employee who works in that company or a friend. If some one asked to inquire about the position, mention his/her name in the cover letter. • Highlight key points about of your professional background - such as education, relevant experience and key skills related to the job you are applying for. Include any management and other soft skills as well. • Write what is your next step - such as "I will contact your office in two weeks to see if any additional information regarding my qualifications is needed." The cover letter should have 3-4 paragraphs – it should NEVER be more than one page: • The first paragraph should state why you are writing and how you learned of the position or the company. It may also include basic information about you. • The second paragraph is very important; here, you should write why you are interested in the position or the company. Do some research on...

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