Quick Guidelines on Cover-Letter Components
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Here’s a quick rundown of what your cover letter should entail, says the Career Doctor, Randall S. Hansen, PhD. First, the length. Always err on the side of being brief, so no more than one page, and really about four paragraphs total. If it’s an email cover letter, it should be even shorter. Second, the content. The first paragraph must engage the reader. Make it dynamic. Make it weave the reader into the rest of the letter. Don’t waste it with some boring formulaic sentence. The second and third paragraphs give specific details that highlight your qualifications and your fit with the position and the organization; if possible, use some of the employer’s own words here. Your last paragraph should thank the reader and request an interview. You should also say you plan to follow-…
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Avoid being boring and formulaic in your cover letters. Don’t waste your first paragraph by writing a boring introduction. Use the first paragraph to grab the employer’s attention. Tell the employer why you are writing and summarize the reasons you are qualified for the position, expanding on your qualifications in later paragraphs. Read...
The introductory paragraph obviously is very important to ensure the reader “cares” about your submission. The starting sentences of each subsequent paragraph should also encourage readers to keep reading. In fact, each paragraph should be a main point, and then each subsequent sentence should contain supporting details. Professionals...
One paragraph in your cover letter should discuss your accomplishments or highlights that you want to showcase or have the employer locate quickly, writes Deborah Brown-Volkman, president of Surpass Your Dreams, Inc. a career, life, and mentor coaching company. “Bullets work well in making your accomplishments easy to read.” Brown-Volkman...
As a cover-letter writer and job-seeker — you must give employers what counts: a letter that complements your resume, serves as your first writing sample, and focuses the reader on what you have to offer, what you bring to the position, and why you are a suitable candidate. So says career counselor Louise Giordano in her article for Quint Careers,...
A paragraph in your cover letter should describe who you are and what makes you stand out writes Deborah Brown-Volkman, president of Surpass Your Dreams, Inc. a career, life, and mentor coaching company. “Include your strengths and what you are passionate about in your career.” Brown-Volkman advises that you think of this paragraph as...
For an ultra-quick guide to cover-letter format, you can’t beat this instruction from career counselor Louise Giordano: Be brief, appropriate, and professional. In her article for Quint Careers, Cover Letters Count! , Giordano also offers this formatting advice: Length: No more than one page; generally no more than four paragraphs. Tone: Professional,...
Open your cover letter with an attention-grabbing first sentence to really grip the reader, advises Jimmy Sweeney in his article for Quint Careers, the 7 Elements of a Highly Effective Cover Letter . This approach will almost guarantee your cover letter and resume get a much closer look.
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Request one action you want the employer to take, advises Jimmy Sweeney in his article for Quint Careers, the 7 Elements of a Highly Effective Cover Letter . For example: “I would really like the opportunity for a personal interview this week.” (You never know until you ASK)!
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Make your letter as concise as possible so that it doesn’t look like a daunting reading project. Be as brief as you can, and make sure your letter has a pleasing amount of white space. Keep your paragraphs short, and include no more than 4-5 paragraphs. Cover letters sent electronically in the body of an e-mail message should be especially...
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