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    WRITING THE COVER LETTER

    Now that you have found a suitable job advertisement,


    are you ready to write the cover letter? No, not quite?
    Need a quick review of how to write a cover letter?

    Well, you could do one of the following:

    1. Refer to some great tips at:


    Jobscan. 2018. Cover Letter Tips. [online]
    Available at https://www.jobscan.co/cover-letter

    2. Go through the rest of the slides for a quick lesson on


    ‘Writing the Cover Letter’
    Let’s review: What’s a cover letter?
    • A one-page letter to accompany the resume when applying
    for a job.

    • It explains who you are, your major accomplishments, and


    what you will bring to the company, if hired.

    • With popularity of online applications and applicant tracking


    systems, cover letters may not be needed for job applications
    in some industries.

    • The recruiter’s very first impression of the applicant, before


    the resume.

    • Important to know the basics for writing an effective cover


    letter.
    What to include in a Cover Letter?
    Start with the greeting
    • Replace “Hi” or “To whom it may concern” with the name of
    the hiring manager (search the company website or call up
    for this information).
    • Greet the person directly with “Dear Mr Tan” or “Hello John”.

    Think of an impactful opening paragraph


    • Grab the attention of the hiring manager.
    • Let your personality shine through. Be creative.
    • Highlight what you can do specifically for the company,
    what skills you possess and how your experience can make
    a positive impact on the company?
    What else to include in a Cover Letter?
    Consider the body of the cover letter
    • Think of the following questions:
    - Why are you writing?
    - What can you offer?
    - What do you know about the company and the team?

    • It’s about selling yourself: your qualifications, skills, experience


    and qualities.
    • Include examples of relevant and measurable past
    accomplishments, e.g. if in sales: “In Q4 of 2017, I increased sales
    by 10%”; if in web development: “Worked in a team of three
    developers to build a full mobile app”; if in managerial position:
    “Led a team of 10 to reach a combined $200 000 in sales in one
    quarter”.
    • Include only the most relevant and positive information about you.
    Anything else to include in a Cover Letter?

    Think about the Closing


    • Use this to thank the recruiter for his or her time
    • Mention any attachments (resume, portfolio, samples)
    • Keep the closing professional
    e.g. “I look forward to hearing from you whether
    I’m a suitable match for this position”.
    • Close formally with “Sincerely“ or “Regards” and use
    your first and last name as your signature
    • Send from a personal email account (not from your
    current office email).
    To recap, here are some “DOs” when writing cover letters …
    • Customize your cover letter for every job application that
    asks for one.
    • Mention the position you are applying for in the letter.
    • Include the main skills or keywords from the job description
    in your cover letter.
    • Highlight relevant and persuasive measurable results in your
    cover letter.
    • Explain, briefly, any change in career industries or job titles.
    • Research on the company and use the information to relate
    your interest in the job.
    • Keep your cover letter concise and limited to one page with
    3-5 paragraphs no longer than 6 lines each paragraph.
    • Convince the reader why you are the right person for the
    position.
    … and here are some “DON’Ts” when writing cover letters
    DON'T
    • Include a cover letter unless it is asked for.
    • Use the same cover letter for different job positions and
    applications.
    • Give lengthy description of your employment history or
    gaps, or qualifications – you can do that during the
    interview.
    • Belittle / put down your past employers.
    • Complain about your job search journey in your cover
    letter.
    References

    JOBSCAN HOW TO SERIES. 2018 [online] Available at https://www.jobscan.co/how-to-pages


    [Accessed on 21 October 2018]

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