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Cover Letter No No's
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This is the very first thing the employer reads before your CV - so, it is important this stands out and that you create a good first impression! Make sure you follow these straight forward important points when writing your cover letter...
DO NOT..
..have a weak opening, e.g. "please consider me for this role". Instead
you must grab the readers attention straight away and intrigue them to
read on. For example, "I am applying to the
job ref xxx and your need
for this event organisers role would match my excellent 5 years
experience in the industry".
DO NOT..
..use 'I' too much. People get fed up reading I, I, I - it seems like
you are self-centred and it should not focus on your life story but the
role
you are applying to and how you would fit it perfectly.
DO NOT..
..make it too short. You need to have enough information in the cover
letter in order to pull out the most important selling points - include
your skills and experiences that relate to the
job.
DO NOT..
..regurgitate your CV as the recruiter will hopefully read this AFTER
they have read your cover letter. The cover letter is to pull out the
most relevant and attractive points about yourself and why you are the
most suitable candidate for the job.
DO NOT..
..mass generate. It is extremely important to customise your cover
letter to each company. Recruiters will spot these mass produced
letters straight away and it will most probably go in the bin. You can
use a template keeping the introduction similar and the content
structure the same but make sure you tailor the letter to the company.
DO NOT..
..end the letter abruptly. Tell them you will follow up with a phone
call or tell them when you are available for an interview. Provide your
contact details so that they can contact you if they wish. Thank them
for their time in reading the letter and be polite. Do not forget to
sign the letter politely.
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Author
Corinne Hutchinson, at TipTopJob.com is a professional marketer and career advisor working in the online recruitment industry. She has written articles and advised jobseekers on searching and applying for jobs since 2005. |
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