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When applying for a job, making sure your resume is perfect is important, but so is your cover letter. There are many factors to consider including layout, content and key messages, and these tend to be forgotten.
To help, here is a go-to guide for you to use in the future!
A cover letter should be no more than one page in length as it’s simply a summary of the information in your resume. Make sure the layout of your cover letter is neat and easy to read. If applicable, use bullet points to list your skills.
A few other things to include in your cover letter are:
• Your contact details (typically listed in a top corner)
• The name of the person you’re writing the letter to and their contact details
• The position and company name.
As a cover letter is simply a brief summary of your resume, include your relevant skills, particularly those that match the job description. According to the team at Adoni Media, by including keywords used in the job description, you’re more likely to hold the reader’s attention.
Remember, if you’re listing a skill, don’t forget to mention how you acquired the skill (for example, teamwork can be demonstrated in group assignments).
A key part of writing a cover letter is to mention why you would be suited to the advertised position. Once you’ve listed your skills, explain why your experience and skillset are applicable to not only the position, but also beneficial to the company.
When you finish your letter, make sure to politely ask the reader to take a look at your resume, and invite them to contact you if they’d like further examples of your work, or for an opportunity to interview for the position.
