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Covering
Letter
Cover
Letter Formatting
The
brass-tax about writing a cover letter. How to start, what the
main body should contain and hiow to say Read that resume of mine.
Start
Address
by name if you can, such as:
"Dear
Ms Bloggs" and
conclude with "Yours sincerely ".
If
you have no name, address as:
"Dear
Sir" and
conclude with "Yours
faithfully"
The
first Paragraph
Identify
who you are, what job you are applying for and how you heard about
it.
Perhaps
provide a brief summary of your main 'selling points'.
Useful
phrases:
in
response to your advertisement...
following our telephone conversation...
would like to be considered for ...
here is my CV for your consideration...
writing to enquire whether ...
The
middle paragraph
These
can address two main themes, perhaps in separate paragraphs, in
whatever order suits you best:
Give
details of why you want to join the organisation and do that particular
job - sound keen and enthusiastic show that you've found out about
the employer and the job
Say
why they should be interested in you - give your main selling
points
Deal
with any negative aspects of your application - if you can justify
any weak points in your application form with a genuine explanation,
this may be included, such as poor A-levels owing to illness .
A
time hole on the resume where you could have gone under cover
for the Millitery Intelligence or the CIA. You need not mention
this but a trip of reflection and spritual growth to the misticle
mountains would do just fine.
Some
skills or workshops, especially if these are not fully covered
elsewhere; aspects of your course that are particularly relevant
Useful
phrases:
as
you can see from my CV . . .
attracted to working for you because . . .
I can offer . . .
especially interested in . . .
my main skills are . . .
most important qualifications and experience are . . .
The
last paragraph(s)
Restate
your interest and summarise your suitability
Perhaps ask for an interview, mentioning dates when you are available
or unavailable
End the letter - on a polite and optimistic note
Useful
phrases:
happy
to supply further information. . .
available for interview at any time . . .
look forward to hearing from you. . .
Well
you already said "read that resume of mine"!
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