Cover Letter

A cover letter is a one-page document you submit as part of your job application (alongside your CV or Resume). Its purpose is to introduce you and briefly summarize your professional background. Your cover letter should average be from 250 to 400 words long.

A good cover letter can spark the manager’s interest and get them to read your resume (CV). A bad cover letter, on the other hand, might mean that your application is going directly to the paper shredder. So, to make sure this does not happen, it is essential to know how to write a convincing cover letter.[1]

 A cover letter is a supplement to your resume, not a replacement. Meaning, you do not just repeat whatever is mentioned in your resume.

·  Header - Input contact information; Here, you want to include all essential information, including:

• Full Name
• Phone Number
• Email
• Date
• Name of the hiring manager / their professional title
• Name of the company you are applying to
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·  Greeting the hiring manager;

-          Dear Sir, Madam,

-          To whom it may concern,

·  Opening paragraph - Grab the reader’s attention with 2-3 of your top achievements;

·  Second paragraph - Explain why you are the perfect candidate for the job;

·  Third paragraph - Explain why you’re a good match for the company;

·  Formal closing.