Things to Consider When Writing a Cover Letter

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Things to Consider When Writing a Cover Letter
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Many experienced financial advisor recruiters
would say The key to landing the job you really
want starts with writing a good cover letter.
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To do this, you need to create one that
prospective employers will actually read.
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If youre wondering how you would go about with
this, please read this article to learn about you
what need to consider when writing an application
letter.
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This written communication signifies your intent
and request to join a particular organization.
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It serves as an introduction to your education
and employment backgrounds as well as other
personal attributes, which are all given in
detail in your curriculum vitae.
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This letters needs to be brief and concise, but
more importantly, it has to be compelling to gain
and maintain the attention of its readers.
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Also, it is vital that the letter is not too
long, because they might become bored or
disinterested after reading a couple of sentences
or lines.
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Producing this crucial application document
requires good storytelling skills, concise
writing, and a good grasp of sentence cohesion
and grammar.
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Yes, it can be pretty tough too, because you have
to write all that you need to say in just a few
words or sentences.
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Thus, it requires a right blend of art and
science to put together your story without
relevance getting lost in the process.
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Preparing this written correspondence is somewhat
formulaic. Most of the time, these documents
follow a certain structure, as such
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Dear Representative of the Employer, I would
like to apply as a job position at company
department. I have come to know about this
position from print, TV, radio, or Internet
media. With my skills and experience, I believe
I am qualified for the job. I am state
educational background, relevant work experience,
and personal attributes that the company might
find as desirable. Attached are my curriculum
vitae and resulting portfolio. You can reach me
at state contact information. I look forward to
hearing from you soon and speak with you about
what I can offer to the company. Respectfully
yours, Applicant.
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The foregoing letter is pretty much in standard
form.
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As such, most prospective employers would see it
as unoriginal and imitative.
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There is nothing in it that would capture the
wonder and interest of its readers.
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To effectively convey what you need to say in
your communication to a prospective employer, you
need to avoid this generic and overused template.
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The key is to make a compelling narration and
keep them interested in what you do and what you
have to offer. With that, there is a huge chance
that you will stand out from the crowd.
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For starters, you need to know your audience. Do
a little reconnaissance work about the company
you are applying.
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Craft your message after taking into
consideration what the employer needs and wants.
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Share your thoughts too as to what made you
excited about joining their firm.
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It is also important that you reveal who you are,
and not portray yourself as someone you are not.
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Lying in your written communication by presenting
yourself as the ideal employee could only
backfire on you.
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Honesty will pay off. Give the company a real
reason to want to hire.
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Dont just tell them show them your best.
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Demonstrate that you are highly capable, smart,
and would fit in with their culture.
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You can do this by giving them a look back on
your previous work experiences or job history
reveal the highlights that made you feel proud of
what you have accomplished.
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Planning to apply for a new job? Speak with the
experienced financial advisor recruiters of
Willis Consulting Inc.
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They can help you land the position you want.
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