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Why Write a
Covering Letter
The Covering
Letter shows the employer your ability to
communicate.
It reveals
how well you can express yourself on paper. Your language, your
dictum....etc. Thus it provides you a medium of presenting
yourself favourably to your prospective employer.
Some Useful Hints while writing cover
letter:
- A covering letter
should draw employers to your resume.
- Keep it brief; Nobody
likes to read volumes!
- It should be tailored
to the position and company to which you are applying.
- Begin by writing about
where you heard about the opportunity .
- Be sure to mention why you
think you are best fit for the position mentioned. If you think
you are suitable for more than one skill set which the employer
wants from the employee, then you should mention those
skills in your letter and say how you exemplify them. Highlight
the skills that will set you apart from other candidates.
- Refer the employer to
your resume, for example, "you can see from my resume that I have
the experience you are looking for" may be a good way to do so.
- Always sign your covering
letter.
- Also always note
"enclosure" or "enc." several lines after your signature because
your resume is enclosed.
Sample Cover
Letter
Mr XYZ
CEO
Company name
Address
Dear Mr XYZ,
The Programmer's position described in your
recent Daily Record advertisement immediately caught my attention. My
proven track record working for a software development firm makes me
an ideal candidate for the job, and I have enclosed my resume for
your consideration. You will find that my qualifications more than
meet your requirements.
Example, You specify that you are looking for
someone with knowledge in Inventory control system. While completing
my college project I worked for my university's inventory control
system. While there I handled the flow and track for all the
required material, and also maintained the level for the very
important stationery.
I look forward to discussing the position with you
in more detail. If you feel that my qualifications are as much a
match as I feel they are, please call me at your earliest
convenience to schedule an interview. I look forward to hearing from
you and thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
John
Enc.-Resume
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