HOW TO WRITE A GOOD CV AND COVER LETTER

Cover letter is widely known as letter of introduction, application or broadcast written to a prospective employer in response to an advertisement of a job or a letter written to make enquiries about a job.

In Nigeria,cover letters are known as application letter.

The importance of a cover letter when applying for a job position is so great that no matter how unique or impeccable your cv/resume is,it is incomplete without a cover letter to back it up.

Why is it so? A cover letter makes it easier for an employer to know the kind of job or position you are applying for.The impeccable cover letter

Therefore a smart,intelligent job seeker should always send out his/her CV together with a cover letter.

Qualities of a good cover letter.

1. A cover letter should tell the employer/ recruiter the exact position you are applying for.

2. A cover should tell those aspects of your experience that are most useful to the job/post you are applying for.

3. A good cover letter should have the skills, talent and experience the employer/recruiter needs.

4. A good cover letter should express a high interest level and knowledge about the position you are applying for.

Why do you need to send a cover letter

A cover letter should be sent each time you are applying for a job because

It introduces you to the job you are applying for.

It brings a high possibility of the recruiter taking a good look at your CV/resume.

It explains your qualifications in larger detail.

It entails and describe your skills and make the recruiter understand that you suit the position you are applying for.

The cover letter

A perfect cover letter should have these three parts

Introduction

This is often short and clear paragraph. It should tell who you are,the position you are applying for and how you heard about the position or vacancy.

Body

This is usually the largest section of a cover letter.it should tell why you are qualified for the position, skills.explain your qualifications in detail and relate it to your work experiences and skills for the new position.

Always look out for the required qualifications required and match them to your skills and experience.

Conclusion

Conclude your letter by thanking the prospective employer for taking time to go through your cover letter,cv/resume,and request for an interview.

Remember to include your phone number and email for easy communication.

Writing the cover letter

Write your cover letter using a business letter format.

It should be written in 3-4 paragraphs

I believe we are now familiar with the clues in writing a cover letter,follow these steps and I assure you will get that dream job.

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