This presentation gives a complete idea of what a cover idea is.
Before you go through this presentation, keep it in mind that many people don't consider it important but it is as important as an index of a book.
Index highlights topics of the book where cover letter highlights acheivemens and skills of applicant
2. Cover Letter...A Business Letter
Cover Letter is a type of business
business letter that accompanies
resume or order
3. What is Cover Letter?
•Cover letters are one page documents
that you send with your resume when
applying for a job.
•They are short (200-250 words), with a
quite rigid structure and have the layout
of a letter.
4. Objective of Cover Letter?
The objective is to identify each of the
items that are included, and to provide a
paper trail for both the sender and the
receiver.
5. Scope of Cover Letter?
The scope should be limited to only that
information that will help the reader
recognize the contents of the package and
the reasons for receiving them.
6. Goal of Cover Letter
Goal of a cover letter is to:
• Introduce the CV
• To bring attention to the aspects of your
activity that can help your application and are
not listed or not presented in the proper light in
the CV.
• Answer the recruiter’s question: ”Why should I
hire this person?”
7. • A cover letter is your chance to tell a
potential employer why you’re the
perfect person for the position and
how your skills and expertise can add
value to the company. The letter
should be professional but attractive,
and serve as a sort of introduction.
8. Why write a Cover Letter?
• Introduce yourself to the hiring manager
• Argue why you’d be a good fit for the job
• Fill in places your resume cannot describe
• Mnifest your keen and enthusiasm for the job
• Set yourself apart from other applicants
• Further explain other aspects of your resume
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Greeting/Salutation: Address your
cover letter to the proper person.
Opening: Write a personable, inviting
opening paragraph that highlights how
your skills are a perfect fit to the job.
Hook: Highlight your past
achievements as they relate to the job
you're applying for.
Skills: Highlight additional relevant
skills, such as computer languages or
certifications.
Close: Briefly recap your strengths as a
candidate, and include your contact
information.
Contact Information
Cover Letter Salutation
Cover Letter Body
Conclusion
Your Signature
Basic Elements vs Parts
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11. Contact Infromation
What to include:
The first section or header includes your contact information:
name, address, phone or cell phone number, and your email
address. It has also become common to include your LinkedIn
address so that employers can immediately access your
professional profile, resume, and networking contacts. In an
email, you can also list your contact info below your signature.
12. Contact Infromation
Choose a style:
Go with a simple block, centered header, or get a little fancy with the
design if you're sending a hard copy.
Keep it professional:
Also, keep in mind that your email address should sound simple and
professional; ideally, it would look like
“Firstname_Lastname@gmail.com.” Never use a “cutesy” email
address that refers to your hobbies or political opinions or is off-color –
your email address needs to reflect your professional identity, not your
sense of humor. You may want to create an email account dedicated
solely to your career search.
13. Contact Infromation
Employer contact information:
You can also include your employer's contact information; this is most
appropriate to include on a formal, hard copy cover letter submitted
through snail mail or by hand.
15. Cover Letter Salutation
Although you may not need to know the landed address of an employer
when sending a cover letter via email, getting a name to address your letter
to is important. Do your research to avoid having to use the generic "To
Whom It May Concern" or "Dear Sir or Madam," which can make things look
like you didn't make an effort to learn more about the job or the employer.
The best ways to learn contact names are to call an organization’s front
office or to review their website. To get in gear, review samples of cover letter
salutations. If you can't find a contact person, there are options you can use
instead.
16. Cover Letter Body
The body of your cover letter lets the employer know what position you are
applying for, why the employer should select you for an interview, and how you
will follow up. This section of your cover letter includes:
First paragraph - Why you are writing. This is "the grab," your chance to grasp
your reader by the collar and get his attention. Offer some specific, focused
information regarding the job you're seeking and a few core strengths that
demonstrate your suitability for the position.
17. Cover Letter Body
Second paragraph - What you have to offer the employer. This is your hook
where you highlight examples of the work performed and achieved results. Draw
on your key competencies from your resume, although don't copy it word for
word.
Bullet points in this paragraph are extremely effective in drawing your reader's
eye to your successes. You can also boldface quantifiable achievements.
18. Cover Letter Body
Third paragraph - Your knowledge of the company. Show that you did you
your research and know something about the business and how you can
contribute to its mission.
Fourth paragraph - Your closing. Summarize what you would bring to the
position and suggest next steps by requesting a meeting or suggesting a
call.
19. Closing
Finish your letter with a formal closing like
"Sincerely" or "Yours truly." A cover letter is
professional correspondence, so don't use
informal closings like "Cheers" in the letters
you write to apply for jobs.
20. Your Signature
How you sign your cover letter will depend if
you're sending a paper or email letter. If you're
sending a paper letter, type your name after the
salutation, leaving a space for your handwritten
signature. See Formats for this purpose.
21. Your Signature
If you're sending an email cover letter, type your name and contact information after
your salutation.
Signed Letter:
Sincerely,
Mary Barnes (Your Signature)
Mary Barnes
Email Letter:
Sincerely,
Mary Barnes
Address
City, State Zip
Email
Phone
22. Aside from the content on the page, the actual
look and feel of the document is also an
important aspect of the your letter. Elements
such as margins, font size and style, and
alignment all factor in to the hiring manager’s
overall impression of you.
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1” – 1.5” margins are always a
safe bet.
Font style is really a matter
of preference.
Don’t go below a 12-point
font
Maintain a uniform
alignment throughout.
A few quick tips when styling your own:
24. Steps
•Identify Your Reader
•Establish Your Objective
•Determine Your Scope
•Organize Your Letter
•Draft Your Letter
•Close Your Letter
•Review and Revise Your Cover
Letter
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Don't repeat your resume
Keep it short
Never ever, ever use the following phrase:
"My name is ___, and I am applying for the
position as ____".They already know this, and
you'll sound inexperienced.
Important Points to Keep in Mind
4 Don't make any kind of demands
