Covering Letter
Objective of Covering Letter?
Covering letter is the first impression that a potential employer has on your job application. It has to create a good impression that lead the potential employer to continue reading the attached Resume.
What to be Included?
- how you know about the vacancy and the post applied for. If you are applying unsolicited (not responding to an advertisement), specify why you are interested in the company.
- highlight how your qualification and skills matched to the job requirements.
- request for an interview to discuss your application - indicate how you can be contacted.
Watch Out!
- checked there is no spelling or grammatical errors - do a 100% check.
- avoid repeating the resume - highlight only key qualities or skills that are relevant to the job that you are applying.
- do not use standard letter - customized for each job application and show the potential employer your interest in the job application.
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