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How To Write A Cover Letter

So how to write a cover letter? We all know that cover letters play a critical role in job search, 60 percentage of executives believe that cover letters are either equally or more important than resumes. A cover letter is usually the first thing your prospective employers read, so you really need to make a good first impression.

Before you sit down and think about how to write a cover letter, take some time to think about these questions first:

Who's going to read my cover letter, what is he/she looking for?
Why am I writing this cover letter?
What qualifications do I want to emphasize in the letter?
What qualifications set me apart from other applicants?
Why am I interested in this position/company/industry?
What do I want to accomplish with this cover letter?

With answers to these questions in your mind, now you can write your cover letter block by block:

First, explain why you're writing and how you learned about the position. Demonstrate your knowledge of the company and mention someone else's name to make a connection if possible.

Then, call attention to your best selling points and state your qualifications for the position. explain why you're interested in the position, company, location or industry.

In the closing paragraph, thank the reader for taking the time to review your qualifications and indicate what you'll do to follow up. If this is a letter of application, ask for an interview over the phone or in person; If this is a letter of inquiry, state that you'll call to learn more about upcoming employment opportunities.

After you first draft is finished, double check it and make sure that it's concise, simple, error-free and looks professional. Use some action words, key words and bulleted lists if possible.

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