Writing a good cover letter is another important step in applying for a job. What do you put in, leave out or highlight. This article looks at the different elements of
In the time of the email, very few of us write letters formal or otherwise. If you have been removed from the workforce for a few years or are just entering it, you may have never had the chance to write a formal letter. When writing a cover letter you need
So how do you begin your cover letter?
Dear...
You should always use a contact name if one is available. Many online application packages do not, so you should being with Dear Human Resources Manager or Dear Manager.
So what do you put in the letter?
You can being by stating where you saw the job advertisement. For example "I am applying for the exciting position of writer/picture researcher at Working Moms Magazine that was advertised in The Australian on the 6th of August 2006." After you have addressed what you are applying for you need to write why you are applying for the position and why you are suited. A cover letter should be a very concise taster and is a place to highlight your briefly suitable attribute. The best way to decipher what you should put in your letter is by using the job advertisement, especially as these are normally very short. If it asks for an administrative assistant with speedy typing skills, who is a fast learner, then you should write state your years spent in administration, your typing speed and the fact that you are an autonomous worker who is quick at learning new skills.
So while your selection criteria is a more in depth document that addresses the application package, your cover letter should more or less briefly reflect the content in the job advertisement as well as stating your reasons for applying.
