A cover letter is sure to come in handy for managers, trainees, candidates with no experience, and just anyone who sees fit to show their interest in a job. A good letter doesn’t have to be big. Here are simple tips to help you write it.
Use the Correct Greeting
It would seem like
a small detail, but the greeting in the letter can say a lot about the candidate. “Good day” is alarming with infinity, “good day” – an inappropriate wish, “welcome”-pathos. Use a greeting that fits the rules of business correspondence for your cover letter: “Good afternoon” or “Hello.” This will immediately set a friendly tone without being intrusive.
Tell Your Interest
Recruiters have to deal with candidates who clicked the “Apply” button only because the vacancy “seems to be nothing.” At the same time, it is not clear whether the applicant wants to get this position or whether he responds to all ads in a row.
In literally one sentence in your cover letter, tell why you liked this vacancy. For example, they are looking for the head of the department for the sale of real estate: “I have been managing a team of managers for the sale of building materials for more than four years. Selling real estate has always seemed more attractive to me, and your vacancy is an opportunity to change the field of activity to a more suitable one for me.”
Add Specifics
In your cover letter, it is important to answer the question of why you are the perfect fit for this job. To do this, in one paragraph, describe the significant achievements and skills that the employer will read in more detail about in the resume.
If you are interested
in a designer vacancy, you can write this: “In the last year, I have been working more with vector graphics, mainly outdoor advertising. A job that I am proud of – a corporate calendar for the year (link): colleagues helped me, and it seems we managed to make it fun, we got a lot of good feedback from clients and users. Also two years ago I made animation screensavers for one of the TV channels, here are the links to them.”
End With a Call to Action
You are trying to sell your candidacy to a recruiter with your cover letter. Therefore, at the end of the letter, a call to action is appropriate: “look at my resume,” “consider my candidacy for the vacancy,” “I am ready to answer your questions.” At the same time, do not beg. Recruiters have seen a lot over the years, so they will appreciate unobtrusive communication.