Writing a Cover Letter "Don't judge a book by its cover"

Sadly, this cannot be said about cover letters. In most cases a cover letter can make or break whether the employer decides to turn the page to see your resume or not. You have to keep their interest and a cover letter is a great way to get the employer excited to learn more about you.
A cover letter is a way to put into writing your own objectives, outlook, qualifications and credentials that will be an asset to your future company. It takes its form in a personali ed letter showing that you really are serious about the job posting and that you!ve taken the time to tailor it to this specific job. Your cover letter is your chance to show them some personality that will make you a great addition to their team. "ere!s some tips to make sure you #$# them with your cover letter%

1. Personalize
&over letters are something you can!t necessarily duplicate. 'hey should show the company that you!re seriously interested in that particular position and that you!ve done your research. (tate why you!re interested and how you came about hearing of this job. Included details pertaining to the company!s mission, or things that you find interesting. )rab their attention by including details on new projects they!re handling right now. (how them just how interested you are by digging deep and commenting on their latest and greatest efforts. 2. Not too Lengthy

Your cover letter should include a personli ed edge, but don!t get too wordy. 'hose that will be reading them probably don!t have a whole day to read it, so keep it short by stating the reasons why you!d make a great part of the team showing them a little perspective into what you!ve done and what you!re capable of.

3. Show our Strengths

*on!t be shy+ 'ell them why you!re ama ing. #hat relevant skills have you acquired, "ave you received any awards, -otable accomplishments, 'hey can be in the form of certificates you!ve received, projects you!ve participated in and feedback you!ve gotten from your initiatives. (how them what you can do with their company by highlighting your greatest moments at other establishments. !. Why "re you "##lying$ .mployers want to know what you hope to get out of the position as well. /et them know what your objectives are, what you hope to gain. (how them that your serious about learning a thing or to and that you strive to grow. %. &ni'uely ou( $ften times, tons of people will be applying for the same job as you. You have to stand out, so keep in mind ways that you can show the employer how you!re different. *o you have exceptional skills or experiences similar to the ones you!d be doing in your new position, $r maybe you!re participated in something that you really think helped you learn something that you can now apply in a new environment. "ave you volunteered, "ave a knack for something that the company is involved in, #hat makes you stand out,
). *ocus on the Positives

Always keep in check that you!re going to highlight your best. *on!t include personal information that has had a negative impact on previous work relationships or situations, that just spells out bad news for your employer since they might think that there will be repeat incidents.

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/et the employer know that you are

available and flexible0 that you!re looking forward to speaking with them. 1rovide your contact information so that you can be reached easily. If you!d like you can say that you will follow up by phone to provide further information.

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(tay very polite and use language that is solid, to the point and kind. 2ake sure that there are no errors within your cover letter. -othing is worse than an employer reading through a cover letter and spotting a spelling mistake. 2ost times, right there they will toss it. 'hey have so many to go through, they want to make sure they get the best of the best+ 3ead it through, get a friend to read it through, get suggestions. 4y being professional you keep the door open and present yourself in a way that an employer would be proud to support.

With a great cover letter, you entice and encourage the e/#loyer to read .urther and to learn /ore about you. 'he cover letter should profile you in the best
light possible. (how them you!ve done your homework and that you know you!ll be a great fit for their company. 4ecause really, the employers want the same thing as you do, to find the best match. A great cover letter can be the first interaction between you to start your career connections+ References -ewfield, 1eter. &over /etter 3efresher. 5667 2onster.ca. 89 :une 5667. ;http%<<resume.monster.ca<9=>?@.-A&A@p8.aspB 1hotos% Clickr search