Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Cover Letters - Examples and Links

Cover Letters - Examples and Links

Hello, having difficulties writing a cover letter that will stand out from the rest? Then you came to the right blog post, this post will show you what a cover letter is, why you should create one, how to write it powerfully, and finally how to properly format it so you will be ready to make a statement when leaving your resume at to your next employer.

What is a cover letter?
A cover letter is a single-page letter written to the person or organization for a job you're applying for. A well-written cover letter should introduce you and encourage the person reading it to read the resume. Writing a cover letter should be part of every job application you make unless there are clear instructions not to send one. 

Why you should have a cover letter.

  • Introduce yourself
  • Mention the job  you're applying for or looking for
  • Show your qualifications and prior experience
  • Encourage the reader to read your resume     
  • Finish by asking for a future interview


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Benefits of writing a cover letter.

  1. Though you may not have a strong resume, a cover letter can provide information promoting a person that can give an advantage on someone with a well more built resume.
  2. It allows one to sell themselves and must be well worded to promote a person. Future employers only want the best individuals for the job and want someone with confidence, which can be found in the cover letter.
  3. In conclusion employers like employees that can read and write, so writing a cover letter can help you promote yourself through your literature skills and as well show that you took the time and research while looking into the job.

2 comments:

  1. Good post. After learning this chapter, it helps show how much more professional adding a cover letter makes you appear. Growing up, we're never really taught that. Just cover pages are used on big papers we have to submit but never that they should be used when applying for jobs.

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  2. Tons of great information on cover letters. You post was very neatly layed out and made everything so much easier to understand.

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