Cover Letter

When applying for a job, a strong cover letter can really help your application stand

out. Here`s some cover letter advice to help you land your dream job.

Do Your Research

Find out about the company`s customers, competitors and work culture. You should

also know which skills are needed for the job. You can then use this information to

show how your skills will be useful, and why you`re the perfect choice for the

company.

Keep It Short

Your cover letter shouldn t be longer than one page, and ar ound half a page is ideal.

The letter should have about three paragraphs. The first should explain why you`re

interested in the job and how you heard about it. The second should say why you`re

right for the job, and give examples of your past experience.

I n the final paragraph, give your contact information and thank the reader for their

time.

Be Original

It`s a good idea to write a new or updated cover letter for each job that you apply

for. You should also avoid clich s like, "I`m a team player," or "I th ink outside the

box" many other applicants will have written the same thing.

Proofread

Always proofread your cover letter before you send it. There may be hundreds of

cover letters being sent in for the same job, so even a small mistake can make you

look bad compared to everyone else.

Look for grammar and spelling mistakes and check the company`s information so that

any names you use are correct. Consider asking a friend or family member to read it

too.