A cover letter is a good chance to stand out among a large number of job seekers and show the employer that you have business writing skills. A well-written letter shows the seriousness of your intentions regarding the chosen company.
Instructions
Step 1
Address your cover letter to a specific person. Most often, this is the manager in charge of recruiting. His name can be found on the company's website or in a job posting. As a last resort, you can simply write to "recruiting manager" and indicate the exact name of the company. Never write general phrases, for example, "management of the company" or "everyone concerned."
Step 2
At the beginning of your letter, include the name of the position you are applying for. It must match the job title.
Step 3
In the letter, tell us how you learned about the vacant position. For example, they saw it on a job search site or learned from friends.
Step 4
Briefly and concisely describe why you are a worthy applicant for this position. Tell us about your qualifications, and if you don't have one, explain what other professional qualities can compensate for its absence. At the same time, you should not retell your resume, starting from the very first place of work.
Step 5
Find out in advance about the activities of the enterprise - by doing so, you will show that you have the skill of collecting information. Demonstrate that you know well the market in which it operates.
Step 6
In your cover letter, write that you are ready to go through a personal interview and provide additional information about yourself.
Step 7
Finally, include your contact information - phone number and email address. If you are going to call back yourself, indicate the time during which you will do it.
Step 8
Thank the recruiter for the time they took to read your letter.
