Essential Guide to Writing a Standout Cover Letter
Cover letters play a crucial role in job applications, serving as a complement to the resume. They provide a platform to showcase your personality, communication skills, and writing style. Learn why cover letters are vital, how to write an effective one with samples, common mistakes to avoid, and top tips to make yours stand out. Follow a structured approach from the opening, body, to the closing paragraph to create a compelling cover letter that highlights your qualifications and enthusiasm for the position.
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COVER LETTER Sania Abbas & Irfana Khatoon
Outline Why cover letters are so important? How to write a cover letter? Samples of cover letter The most common cover letter mistakes Five top tips to make the cover letter stand out
Why cover letters are so Important Cover letters as important as CV Tone Inspires to read CV Scope to express personality Focus on strengths and draw away from weakness Summarize experiences and showcase your communication skills, writing ability, and writing style
How to write a cover letter Cover Letter Opening 1. Name CAPS and bolded 2. Followed by contact details: Address, phone number and email ID (Place in Single line) 1. Date 2. Name of the intended recipient, title, org, address 3. Use Dear Sir / Dear Madam if name unknown 4. Alt, use Dear Hiring Team
Body of cover letter First para: Purpose-Why this position Position Heard from? Use specific info on the org First Paragraph: I am applying for the position of Membership Assistant with the World Art Museum. I learned of the opportunity through your online posting on Craigslist.org, and feel that my qualifications are a good match for the responsibilities of the position.
Second para: Qualifications matching Use specific examples Example: As office support person for the ASPECT Foundation, I processed applications to the organization s study abroad program, distributed program materials to applicants, and used Microsoft Word and Excel extensively. These duties required strong communication skills, attention to detail, and an ability to both organize and prioritize several tasks at once.
Third Para: Closing paragraph Contribution Thanking Request for meeting Contact Information Last Paragraph: As a result of these experiences, I am enthusiastic about continuing to work with nonprofits, and would like to further explore career possibilities with public arts organizations. A position as Membership Assistant with the World Art Museum would combine my member services and clerical skills, my interests, and my career goals. I am confident I can be of value to your organization and the customers you serve. Please feel free to call me to set up an interview, or if you need more information. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sign Off Dear Sir/Madam Yours Faithfully Dear Mr. John Yours Sincerely
Common mistakes Right person Full contact details Opening words I-Strain Job description Repetition of your CV Length Linguistic errors Same cover letter
Tips to make cover letter stand out Clear and concise Structure logically Tailor according to organization Spelling and Grammar
https://www.higheredjobs.com/career/CoverLetterDos.cfm https://www.thebalancecareers.com/cover-letter-paragraph-guidelines-2062303 The Cover letter Book by James Innes http://kent.edu.au/kent/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/be-job-ready-workbook-t1- 2014.pdf
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