2008 Copyright, Written By Jimmy Sweeney
President of CareerJimmy and Author of the Amazing Cover Letter Creator
Cover letters are like a person’s face. This is the first thing a possible employee sees. As superficial as it may sound but the cover letter can either appeal or not appeal to the employee. Since there is 1 50-50 chance of getting the job, you must do your very best to make the odds work for you.
In order for you to learn the best style in writing cover letters, you must see it for yourself.
1. Start the letter with the person you are addressing it to:
Max Johnson
Gecko Engineering
4257 Maine Street
Yoko, IL 83890
Dear Mr. Johnson
2. Your opening must be attention-grabbing.
It has always been my goal to teach since I started my career. In order to ensure these skills, I continue educating myself in the profession. I also volunteered in numerous schools in order for me to practice what I’ve learned in theory.
3. By using bullet points, you do not have to keep on typing “I.” It also makes it easier for the employee to read through your skills.
I can work independently or be part of a team. I am motivated to provide the best service possible and deliver on time as long as it is within the budget. I can communicate in two European languages, French and Spanish, but I must say that I am not fluent. Other skills I can offer are:
- My knowledge on the prevention of health disorders
- My knowledge on teaching and counseling principles
- My ability to mediate between agencies and clients
4. Mentioning your accomplishments bring the odds to your favor. Studies show that companies match the potential employees’ capabilities to the position available.
I have done survey and mapping tasks that focuses on soil mechanics and formation of foundation. I have also performed in the structural design and analysis of our local grocery store. From that, I was asked to produce the layout of our town’s transportation system.
5. Get to the point and refrain from nonsense. It directs your reader straight to your point. You can present your work-related experiences alongside your accomplishments.
The Business Newspaper is running an ad for Senior Accountant at the moment. I have enclosed my resume for your consideration.
I have three internships in various accounting departments in California. During my last internship, I performed cost analysis and was able to construct a budget just by using Macintosh Personal Computer and an IBM mainframe.
6. Name dropping is effective in getting the attention of your reader. The person you mentioned doesn’t have to be working in the company. He can be someone the reader respects.
Encouraged by Jacke Quayle, Director of California University, I am contacting you with regards to your position for Sales Representative. After careful reviewing of your company’s brochure, I am quite confident that I will be an asset to your organization. I have attached my resume for your consideration.
7. When requesting for an interview, be proactive. Just keep your word of following up.
Kindly contact me at the phone number and address indicated below. I look forward to hearing your decision. I am mobile and can be reached anywhere and anytime. I am also willing to work wherever your company decides to assign me and can begin my employment as soon as possible. Thank you for your consideration.
Jimmy Sweeney is the president of CareerJimmy and author of several career related books and writes a monthly article titled, “Job Search Secrets. In just 3½ minutes you will have an amazing cover letter guaranteed to cut through YOUR competition like a hot knife through butter!” Download your resource for “instant cover letters” at Amazing Cover Letter Creator.Â
