How to write the perfect cover letter

How to write the perfect cover letter

Date: 13 Oct 2022

We've all been there: you're applying for a job and need to write a cover letter. You've done your research, and you know exactly what kind of company you want to work for. Now it's time to write the actual letter.

What should you include? How can you make sure that your tone is professional and respectful? And if you're not sure how to do it, how can you get some help?

Well, we're here for you! We've got some tips for writing the perfect cover letter. Let's dive in!

𝟭. 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗶𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲.

This will make it seem more personal and less like an email that went out to everyone who applied for the job.

𝟮. 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀

The first thing you should do is find out what the job entails so that you can tailor your cover letter to the position. If you don't know what skills or qualifications are required for the job, ask someone who works there!

𝟯. 𝗕𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲

If you're applying for a job that requires skills you already have but also involves something new, explains how those new requirements would fit in with what you already know how to do.

𝟰. 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Avoid slang, using proper grammar and spelling, making sure everything flows smoothly from one point to another without any awkward transitions between paragraphs or sections within paragraphs.

Writing a cover letter is hard. It takes time, it's difficult to fit everything you need to say into one page, and it can be emotionally draining as you craft and revise your words. But if you follow our advice and tips above, we think you'll find the process a bit easier and perhaps even more enjoyable. In the end, maintain perspective. While your cover letter should be well-written, it's far from the most important part of your job application. So take the time to write one that really shines—but don't let yourself get bogged down. And be sure to check out our other posts for even more helpful tips on job hunting.

 

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