10 Tips on How to Write the Perfect Cover Letter

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No matter how good yourч resume is, your cover letter or application letterч is always going to be the first piece of information that a recruiter sees about you. Anything you write in your cover letter will help the recruiter to form their first impression of you.

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ч 1. Do not write the same cover letter.ч  Target it for each role that you apply for.

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2. If the advertisement gives you a reference number, use it in your letter so that it is clear which role you are applying for.

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3. Keep the letter short and simple and to the point.

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4. Keep theч sales acronym "AIDA" in mind when composing your letter.ч  Gain the readers Attention by introducing yourself effectively.ч  Keep their Interest by showing that you have the skills / experienceч to meet the role.ч  Ensure that the content is relevant to the role andч the recruiter will Desire to meet with you.ч  Make sure that your contact details are clear in order for the recruiter to Action a response to you.

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5. Provide exactly what is requested in the advertisement.ч  If you are asked to supply both your CV and any evidence of a successful project you managed, then do so

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.6. Do not over use technical jargon that may not be understood by people who administer the initial stages of the process.

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7. Always proof read your letter and watch out for errors that a spell checker may not recognise.

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ч 8. If your application is speculative, find out the name of the person you need toч forward your CV to and address your letter accordingly.

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9. If replying to an advertisement, useч it as the formatч that your letter will follow.

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10. Remember that your cover letter is primarily a sales letter soч concentrate on what you can do for the company. ч ч 

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