Even before you can imagine yourself sitting in the
chair answering questions for an interview, it is important to remember the
cover letter is the first thing the interviewers see. Hence it is important to
be specific in the information that is put up there.
A few important suggestions
Audience
It is essential to understand who the audience is
before even starting to write. Only when the audience is identified, you can
proceed.
Objective
for writing
Why are you writing a cover letter? Unless you can
answer that, it will be difficult or inaccurate to write. So take some time to
think about it.
Requirement
It is advisable to always keep in mind the
interviewers requirements from you. It also becomes easy while choosing the
things to be mentioned in the cover letter.
Benefits
You can tell them the benefits of having you as an
employee. It is important to mentions what they have to gain from you.
Engaging
opening paragraph
Capturing the reader’s attention is very important.
If the opening paragraph is dull than probably the reader may not even check
the rest of the content.
Engagement
The content has to be written well so that the
interest of the reader does not waver. It also helps create a good impression.
Certification
You may have years of experience which needs to be
backed by documents or references. Otherwise, it would be very difficult to
authenticate the information. Hence it is better to mention only those things
which can be vouched for.
Final
paragraph
In the final paragraph of the cover letter you
mention your qualities, capabilities and also persuade him to contact you.
Content written in this paragraph needs to be thought through. Any misjudgment
of language or words would mean a lost opportunity.
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