Tuesday 15 September 2015

Never omit any of these in your e-mail cover letter

Sometimes, we get confused as to what information to include in a cover letter you send by mail. The following format includes the information you must never omit in a cover letter you send via email. Use this format as a guideline to create your personalized email cover letters to send to employers.

Subject field: Enter the Job title you are applying for in the subject field of your e-mail composer so that the employer is clear as to what job you are interested in.

Salutation:
Dear Mr. /Mrs.  Last Name or Dear Recruiter/Hiring Manager (if you don't have the employer’s name)

The Body of Email Cover Letter:
The body of your cover letter lets the employer know what position you are applying for, why you are interested in the job and why the employer should select you for an interview.

First Paragraph:
The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing. Mention the position you are applying for and how you found the job posting. If you were referred by a contact, mention the person in this part of your cover letter.

Middle Paragraphs: 
The next section of your cover letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Why are you interested in the job? What value can you create in this role? Make a connection between your abilities and the qualifications listed in the job posting. At this point you should mention your roles and achievement in your previous or present job that makes you feel you should be considered for the advertised position. Mention specifically how your skills and experience match the job you are applying for. This shouldn’t exceed one or two paragraphs.
Conclusion:
If you have attached your resume, mention it in this paragraph. Then conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer in advance for considering you for the position.

Complimentary Close:
Best Regards, Sincerely yours, etc.

Your full name

Be sure to include the following under your full name to make it easy for hiring managers, recruiters, and contacts to get in touch.

Street Address
City, State,
Zip
Email
phone:
LinkedIn.( if you have one)


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