How to Write a Cover Letter
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How to write a Cover letter
You should send a
cover letter with your resume
* The recruiter probably won’t even read your resume if they don’t like the cover letter.
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Cover letter structure
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Cover letter template
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Dear Sir/Madam,
With reference to your advertisement on the JobFinders.com website, I am interested in applying for the post of tour leader for Italian school students.
I am 26 years old and am currently studying for a degree in.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
I feel that I would be well-suited for this job as………………………………………………………..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
I would be grateful if you would consider my application…………………………………….......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... You can email me or telephone me on the number below.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully, use ‘Yours sincerely,’ (If you know the recipient’s name)
*This is preferableMichael Satterthwaite
GreetingReason for writingYour back-ground and ex-perience
The job
Final comments
Standard final sen-tenceand formal ending
Cover letter layout
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Tips for writing your cover letter
• Do not write more than 1 side of A4 paper. However, if you’re re-sponding to an advertised opportunity, make sure you follow the in-structions provided.
• The writing style should be professional, using terminology that is appropriate to the organisation and position you’re applying for. Check your spelling and grammar carefully.
• Try to limit the number of sentences beginning with ‘I’, as this can become repetitive after a while and won’t convince a reader that you are capable of communicating effectively in writing.
• Try to use plain, clear language. Avoid using overly emotional lan-guage such as ‘passionate about’ and ‘love to’ in your letter. Other terms such as ‘enthusiastic’ or ‘committed’ are probably better.
• Use powerful words such as ‘contributed’, ‘influenced’, ‘managed’ and ‘negotiated’, which are proactive and indicate that you have the initiative and ability to make things happen.
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If you have followed the steps correctly, you should now have a good, professionally presented resume and cover
letter.
Congratulations!
The next step is to prepare for your job interview.