Components Of A Cover Letter?
Components of cover letter
- Information about you
- Date
- Contact person’s name,
- Title, Employer, and Address
- Salutation
- Opening paragraph
- Middle paragraph
- Second middle paragraph
- Contact information and closing
Samples of resumes
Few considerations while writing a cover letter
- First, write the content in organized and logical order.
- Second, use white paper and print on one side only without any shadowing.
- Follow the standard format of the cover page.
- Keep the margins 1 and a half.
- Check that the cover letter is of one page.
- Use simple and easy to read font style (Times, Courier or Arial).
- Try to keep sentences and paragraphs short.
- Then, make sure that same paper is used for resume and cover letter.
- Also, follow the instructions given in the job description.
- Check the content for spelling and grammar errors.
- If possible get the content proof read again.
- Make sure there are no errors in the cover letter.
- Sign the cover letter.
- Keep a copy of the cover letter and resume for the records.
- Every word counts, so put proper punctuations like comma, full stop etc.
- Lastly, follow up with the employer by making a phone call, approximately 3 to 4 days after the response date given by the employer.
- Throughout writing the content, keep the employer’s need in focus.
- Mention how your skills match the job description.
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