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A Cover Letter is a media through which you will establish a personal
connection with a potential employer. It is typically the first introduction and therefore
it is essential to make a good impression. Sending a well written cover letter with a
supportive CV will greatly enhance your application and make a winning impression.
Try this 4 Point Strategy to make a winning impression. 1. Opening Paragraph - outline the purpose of the letter.
State where you saw the advert, the
date of publication, job reference number and job title and your purpose in writing - i.e.
that you would like to apply for the position. Many companies have similar jobs and the
reference number can be very important to avoid confusion.
2. Briefly outline your current position –
Outline your current status and what skills you have that
are relevant to the job. Review the candidate requirements of the job
description, you do not need to list all your skills that match the requirements in your
letter but focus on the essential skills required to do the job. Example, if the job spec
requires: "Geophysical Processing" experience, then ensure that you
briefly outline your relevant experience in this area. Highlight what you
achieved in your previous position that would bring value to the role.
3. Candidate Suitability - Focus on your qualifications, skills and experience relevant to the job. Specify your interest in the Position/Company and highlight your career aspirations in relation to the job.
4. Closing Paragraph - initiate action, e.g. “I will call you on Friday between 9-9.30am,
to discuss this position further.” or “I will call you on Friday between 9-9.30am,
to discuss potential opportunities with your organisation.”
or This informs the recipient that you plan to call and they
be more inclined to review your
CV.
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