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5 Tips on how to write a good cover letter
Written by Teena Rose
A good cover letter goes beyond the typical introductory lines that
so many jobseekers typically use when writing their letters. It's about
taking the basic, and turning it into "good" cover letter material that
makes your cover letter professional, yet unique. Another way to write
a good cover letter is by merely focusing on the job and company itself.
Since so many jobseekers use "canned cover letters" and simply send
the same cover letter to hundreds or thousands of hiring personnel,
sometimes putting in a bit more attention to your letter is very helpful
too. Here are 5 Tips to help you
write a good cover letter to accompany your resume:
Don't Think About Yourself
Companies need to know what you can do to help them work more efficiently
or make that profit, not how they can fulfill your personal career
goals. Write about how you can increase sales or fulfill the organization's
mission or help streamline shipping. Employers aren't cruel and heartless,
but they really don't need to know that you have "always wanted to work
in this industry" or that you're "looking for a position that will fulfill
your dreams."
Be Professional; Use Proper Cover Letter Formats
A cover letter should be typed or printed (never handwritten) in
paragraph form and should rarely be longer than a page. Set your
margins for one inch on all four sides. Use an easy-to-read 12-point
font such as Times New Roman or Arial. Print the cover letter on good
quality white or ivory bond paper that matches your resume. Never use
personal stationery, colored paper or typing paper, and don't dress
up the paper with "loud" borders or inappropriate graphics. Those "extras"
tend to distract someone from the content of your letter.
Cover Letter Keywords are Kings Too
Integrating key words and phrases that are pertinent to the industry
or to the specific company can show that you've done your homework.
Don't use them, though, unless you really understand what they mean.
That holds true for any word or phrase that you include just to sound
impressive or intelligent. It's too easy to make mistakes that will
embarrass you or give the employer the sense that you are arrogant and
self-important. Either way, your cover letter and resume will likely
get relegated to the trash can.
Be Realistic in What You Tell Potential Employers
Give the employer an understanding of who you are, what you've done
and what you can contribute to the company – not make it sound like
you walk on water. State your skills and qualifications in a simple
yet straightforward manner. Don't forget that the employer is forming
an impression of you as a person as well as a potential employee. Be
careful not to send a message that he or she would be foolish not to
hire you. No one wants to work with someone who is pretentious or arrogant.
Stay On Point
Avoid calling attention to skills that might not be a good fit, in
the belief that bringing it up lets you deal with potential employer
objections. Statements like "Even though I don't have any related
experience…" or "I may not have the educational background you seek…"
have no place in a cover letter. Don't emphasize your flaws. Instead,
point out all of your strengths – skills, experience, knowledge of the
company, and so on. An employer might take a chance on someone who's
lacking in one area if they meet all other criteria.
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