How to Write a Cover Letter - Follow These Six Steps

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How to Write a Cover Letter - Follow These Six
Steps
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• Small things can make a big difference, dont you
  think? Quite often it works with a cover letter
  this additional brief piece of writing can make
  hiring managers just love you and immediately
  invite to the interview for your dream job.

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• Its your chance to make a great impression, so
  youre not allowed to screw up! Even a tiny typo
  can get your medical application letter instantly
  rejected by a recruiter. If your piece is
  grammatically correct, without the slightest flaw
  but so generic, dont you count on success.

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• So, do your best to be accepted to CTO jobs and
  create a powerful cover letter. Need help with
  that? Here are detailed 6 tips which will make
  the writing process much easier.

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1. Make a nice structure

• Header
• In the very beginning, write your and the
  employer's contact information including name,
  address, phone number, email, and close it with
  the date. If youre composing an email, not an
  actual letter, your contact info must be in the
  end.

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• Salutation
• Do a little research and find out to whom exactly
  youre writing as it will make the cover letter
  more personal. Start with Dear Mr./Ms. Last
  Name. Other options like Dear Sir or Madam or
  Dear Hiring Manager will be nice as well.

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• Introduction
• Start with stating the position youre applying
  for and explaining where youve heard about this
  job. Then, make a preview of your letter in a
  few words state what skills, experience, and
  qualifications allow you to qualify for this job.

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• The most important task here is to catch the
  readers attention. So, be direct, concise, and
  sweet. Persuade that youre a match for the job
  description.

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• Body
• Give strong reasons why youre so interested in
  this position and what makes you a perfect
  candidate for the job. Highlight your
  qualifications which match those in the job
  description and back them up with specific
  instances which show how qualified and skillful
  you are.

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• Remember the saying actions speak louder than
  words? Instead of a simple list of your skills,
  do show them in actions. Are you a team player
  with impressive people skills? Demonstrate it
  in practice!

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• Closing paragraph
• Write that youll be happy to continue discussing
  the job and why youre a great match for it face
  to face on the interview. Then, thank the
  employer for reading this piece of writing.

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• Signature
• If its an actual letter, close your written
  piece with your signature right near your name.
  If its an email, simply type your name above
  contact details.

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2. Dont duplicate your resume

• It should elaborate a resume, so stop repeating
  information a recruiter has already seen on your
  resume. First, explain the reasons why youre so
  interested in this particular position and
  company as well as why I deserve this job.

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• Specify the most relevant skills (carefully read
  the job description and make sure your skills
  match the ones this position requires). Dont
  make a list but back these skills with examples
  where you applied them.

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3. Dont make it too personal

• Its about your qualifications and professional
  ambitions. A winning blind letter has no place
  for personal information about you and your
  family.

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• Dont get frightened if you dont have ALL
  qualifications the company is looking for. Just
  dont mention it. Focus on your strengths and
  support them with concrete examples.

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4. Keep it simple

• Dont write too much. Nobody is going to read
  three pages long written piece. So, keep your
  accounting internship letter focused, up to the
  point and succinct. It should take just a few
  paragraphs!

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5. Format a cover letter properly

• Your written piece should look like a
  professional business letter. So, choose a basic
  font like Arial or Verdana, make it 10-12 in
  size, prefer standard margins and allow a space
  between your letters sections.

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6. Edit and Proofread Your Cover Letter

• Double-check grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  Reading aloud is an awesome technique which helps
  to catch typos like missing words or poor
  sentence structure. Like an option, ask somebody
  you trust to read your letter and suggest what
  needs improving.
• Find even more useful tips in this Google book.

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