If you are looking for a job, then you probably have an idea that not every resume sent will entail a call from representatives of the HR department of the company you are interested in with an invitation to pass an interview. To increase your competitive advantage in the job market, accompany your resume with a short letter for the future employer.
Instructions
Step 1
Remember that the cover letter for your resume should be quite concise - no more than three or four paragraphs, and begin with an appeal to the addressee. Before starting to write such a letter, it will be useful to inquire about the company in which you would like to get a job, and about who you are addressing your letter to, in particular. For example, a letter sent to the HR director of an enterprise you are interested in, start by wishing this person a good day, while calling him by his first name and patronymic.
Step 2
In the first paragraph of your letter, indicate the reason that prompted you to contact the addressee. It can be an indelible impression that this person made on you when you personally met somewhere at a conference. Another option is that you read in one of the business publications an article written by this person about the mission of the company in which he works and its values, and now you want to apply for this or that vacancy in it. In any case, the addressee will be pleased that the applicant is at least minimally prepared for writing the letter and has some idea of the company for the position in which he is applying.
Step 3
Keep in mind that such a letter should not describe your expectations of working for this company. Think about what your future leader can expect from you, and write to him about why you will be able to fully meet his expectations. It's great if you can cite one of the quotes of your addressee published in the press, and further develop his thought so that he understands that you are with him, as they say, "look in the same direction."
Step 4
The ultimate goal of your letter is to demonstrate to a potential employer how valuable you can be to their company. Therefore, it will be appropriate to attach examples of several of your works to the letter, accompanying each of them with a short history of its creation. When choosing such works, start from which of them may be of greater interest to your addressee.
Step 5
In the final phrase of your letter, tell the addressee how you plan to get in touch with representatives of his company. This can be, for example, a phone call or a personal meeting at a predetermined time.
