This Is How You Write An Effective Cover Letter Before Applying For A Job (Updated)

March 21, 2021 Bryoryans Blog, Jobs 0

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How To Write An Effective Cover Letter

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What is a cover letter?

A cover letter is a drafted document that allows you to clearly highlight the most important and crucial points and offer a detailed explanation of why you’re the right candidate that fits the job. It also gives you a chance to demonstrate strong writing and communication skills. This is different from a Resume in the sense that a resume shows your experiences and accomplishments in a summarized format.

Staff to consider when writing a cover letter

  1. Take time to create a cover letter template for yourself. The information on the cover letter should match the employer/company/ job vacancy details
  2. Do research on the company and job vacancy details before you start writing
  3. Take time to write and construct good English sentences  ( show your writing skills)
  4. Proofread always after you have done. Give others your letter to proofread also before you send it.

Components of a good cover letter

  1. Header. What should be included> name, address, phone number, e-mail address, date and the company’s contact information.
  2. Introduction: Your introduction with a salutation e.g, Dear Mr / Mrs Chitavati. If you are not sure about the gender just include the full name e.g Dear Chitavati Brian.
  3. Argument. Bring out all the skills required for the job, including soft skills e.g communication, hard skills for example computer experience. State out all the benefits which the employer will get from hiring you.”Be sure to maintain a positive tone and include specific details about the company and the position to which you’re applying. This will show that you’ve done your research and are invested in this particular job”

  4. Closing. Your summary of your main points should be a reminder of why they should hire you over other applicants. Consider restating both how your skills meet.

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