Sample cover letter for newly graduated candidate
Sample cover letter for newly graduated candidate Newly graduated candidates usually find it difficult to write a cover letter with a CV. Below is a sample form of application cover letter for you. In this letter, the candidate has done well in highlighting his/her strength:
September 3rd, 2010 | Posted in Cover letter samples | No Comments
Cover letter sample
Cover letter sample Writing a resume is one task and bring it into the attention of the recruiter is another. Cover letter is your first impression in front of your employer. You can provide more information about yourself in a cover letter which you could not do in the resume.
September 3rd, 2010 | Posted in Cover letter samples | No Comments
The content of a cover letter
The content of a cover letter Cover letter is a good chance for the candidate to explain to the employer the reason why he or she should choose you. In other words, a cover letter is your “personal marketing tool” that needs to be written appropriately for each recruitment position.
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Saturday, December 11, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
Cover letter requirements
Requirements of an cover letter
An application cover letter is the secret weapon that helps you win over other candidates. Among hundreds of cover letters, how can yours avoid sinking into oblivious? That is not only the matter of first impression, but also the matter of marketing yourself.
Cover letter is the bridge between you and the employer. The goal of an application cover letter is not directly seeking for a job but raising the interest and gaining employer’s preferences. With that, the employer will make actual action and you will win your ticket to the interview.
Characteristics of an application cover letter:
• Personalization: in order to make the employer interested, try to write a lively and intimidate cover letter that shows your personality;
• Subjectiveness: Describe your subjective desire to contribute to the company with the recruitment job;
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An application cover letter is the secret weapon that helps you win over other candidates. Among hundreds of cover letters, how can yours avoid sinking into oblivious? That is not only the matter of first impression, but also the matter of marketing yourself.
Cover letter is the bridge between you and the employer. The goal of an application cover letter is not directly seeking for a job but raising the interest and gaining employer’s preferences. With that, the employer will make actual action and you will win your ticket to the interview.
Characteristics of an application cover letter:
• Personalization: in order to make the employer interested, try to write a lively and intimidate cover letter that shows your personality;
• Subjectiveness: Describe your subjective desire to contribute to the company with the recruitment job;
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Thursday, December 9, 2010
Cover letter questions
Answer cover letter questions by yourself that will help you fully understanding about cover letter writing (how and tips).
List of questions:
1. Why is a cover letter necessary?
2. What are the biggest mistakes cover-letter writers make?
3. Which kind of cover letter will work best for me?
4. What’s the best way to make sure my cover letter is well-written and on target?
5. Are thank-you letters necessary?
6. I don’t know the recipient’s name — how should i start my cover letter?
7. How long should my cover letter be?
8. The classified ad asks me to include my expected salary. What should i say?
9. What’s the purpose of a cover letter, anyway? Do i really need to send one?
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List of questions:
1. Why is a cover letter necessary?
2. What are the biggest mistakes cover-letter writers make?
3. Which kind of cover letter will work best for me?
4. What’s the best way to make sure my cover letter is well-written and on target?
5. Are thank-you letters necessary?
6. I don’t know the recipient’s name — how should i start my cover letter?
7. How long should my cover letter be?
8. The classified ad asks me to include my expected salary. What should i say?
9. What’s the purpose of a cover letter, anyway? Do i really need to send one?
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Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Cover letter mistakes
10 mistakes that ruin your cover letter
Before any interview, the employer’s first impression on you surely is the cover letter which consists of two pages describing your education and working experience. Within such limit, you need to do correctly right at the beginning.
Following are the most common mistakes when writing a cover letter. Though being able to avoid these mistakes does not mean you will surely get the job, it will surely help you go the right way.
Mistake 1: your cover letter is no more than a job diary:
Certainly, it is necessary to let the employer know about your previous jobs. But instead of only listing your responsibilities, why don’t you demonstrate your outstanding achievements with specific figures. For example, you can say you increased the sales by 10%, and this surely is more impressive than when you say that you once led a sales force.
Mistake 2: use pronouns:
Your cover letter is not a letter; therefore, you should not use first-person pronouns such as “i” or “mine” or “my”. Let them be in your cover letter.
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Before any interview, the employer’s first impression on you surely is the cover letter which consists of two pages describing your education and working experience. Within such limit, you need to do correctly right at the beginning.
Following are the most common mistakes when writing a cover letter. Though being able to avoid these mistakes does not mean you will surely get the job, it will surely help you go the right way.
Mistake 1: your cover letter is no more than a job diary:
Certainly, it is necessary to let the employer know about your previous jobs. But instead of only listing your responsibilities, why don’t you demonstrate your outstanding achievements with specific figures. For example, you can say you increased the sales by 10%, and this surely is more impressive than when you say that you once led a sales force.
Mistake 2: use pronouns:
Your cover letter is not a letter; therefore, you should not use first-person pronouns such as “i” or “mine” or “my”. Let them be in your cover letter.
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Cover letter headings
Cover letter headings
1. Your basic information:
• Name
• Address
• City
• State
• Zip Code
• Phone
• Email
2. Date of cover letter:
3. Employer contact information
• Name
• Title
• Company
• Address
• City
• State
• Zip Code
4. Ref: Computer specialist position:…………. on date of …………….
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1. Your basic information:
• Name
• Address
• City
• State
• Zip Code
• Phone
2. Date of cover letter:
3. Employer contact information
• Name
• Title
• Company
• Address
• City
• State
• Zip Code
4. Ref: Computer specialist position:…………. on date of …………….
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Monday, December 6, 2010
Cover letter do's and don'ts
Tips to do and not to do in a cover letter
1. Tips TO DO:
• In the first paragraph, address the name of the recruitment job and the information source you have known about the job from.
• Try to find out the name and position of the recruiter.
• Write the cover letter based on recruitment information on the recruitment ad; try to give specific examples of your relevant experiences to the recruitment job.
• Sign at the end of the cover letter.
• After finishing writing, read the letter again to check for any spelling or grammatical errors. You may also have others check this out for you.
• Write a brief cover letter – within 01 A4 page only. Each paragraph consists of only 2 – 4 sentences.
• Specify in the letter that you attach with the letter a resume or other necessary documents.
• In the last paragraph, write your contact number.
• Prepare a clean and nice envelope.
2. Tips NOT TO DO:
• Send a cover letter without a resume or CV.
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1. Tips TO DO:
• In the first paragraph, address the name of the recruitment job and the information source you have known about the job from.
• Try to find out the name and position of the recruiter.
• Write the cover letter based on recruitment information on the recruitment ad; try to give specific examples of your relevant experiences to the recruitment job.
• Sign at the end of the cover letter.
• After finishing writing, read the letter again to check for any spelling or grammatical errors. You may also have others check this out for you.
• Write a brief cover letter – within 01 A4 page only. Each paragraph consists of only 2 – 4 sentences.
• Specify in the letter that you attach with the letter a resume or other necessary documents.
• In the last paragraph, write your contact number.
• Prepare a clean and nice envelope.
2. Tips NOT TO DO:
• Send a cover letter without a resume or CV.
Continue reading at: Cover letter do's and don'ts
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