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Writing Covering Letters

Writing Covering Letters. Covering Letters. Keep your covering letter relevant  Write a unique covering letter for each individual job and company for which you apply Always send a resume with your covering letter Why should you write a covering letter? 

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Writing Covering Letters

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  1. Writing Covering Letters

  2. CoveringLetters Keep your covering letter relevant  • Write a unique covering letter for each individual job and company for which you apply • Always send a resume with your covering letter Why should you write a covering letter?  In a covering letter, you get to show an employer your skills, highlight your selling points, and answer the three main questions they want answered: • Can you do the job? • Will you do the job well? • Will you fit into the organisation? Address all the employer’s needs, in the order they occur in the job advertisement.

  3. CoveringLetters What will an employer look for first?  • your level of professionalism • clues to your personality • how well you communicate in writing • how good your grammar, spelling and punctuation are • how carefully you check for typing mistakes and formatting errors

  4. Types of Covering Letters Cold-call or canvassing letter • You write this type of letter to an employer to express your interest in working for their company, in a specific area, now or in the future. • Before you write a canvassing letter, you should have researched the company thoroughly.  

  5. Types of Covering Letters Advertisement response letter  • When you write a letter responding to an advertised position, use it to highlight the specific skills and requirements you have that the employer wants.

  6. Types of Covering Letters Online letter  • An online letter is usually briefer than a written one, but it’s still long enough to include your top two or three selling points. • Use shorter paragraphs than you would in a printed letter, or put your points in bullet lists. • Using all upper case in e-mail is a form of shouting, and is usually considered rude. 

  7. Fonts for Covering Letters & Resumes • Times New Roman • Palatino • Garamond • Arial • Verdana • Tahoma • Lucida Sans • Font size - no smaller than 10 no bigger than 14

  8. Letter Writing Tips Use positive words and phrases such as: • I have • I can • I am able to • I am capable of • I am experienced in… Don’t use words that make it seem as if you aren’t confident. For example: • I am FAIRLY experienced in… • I have SOME knowledge of… • Although I have LIMITED work experience… • While I DON’T HAVE FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS in this area… • I BELIEVE I WOULD BE capable of…

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