When writing a cover letter be precise and concise with little room for interpretation. The goal is to provide specific reasons to qualify yourself for the position while addressing and eliminating any potential objections.
1. Introduce yourself, this should include your name, title, and current employer.
2. Acknowledge all territorial experience relative to the open position. Use bullet points. Example:
• Over ten years experience servicing the territory or job function.
• Address your outstanding achievements and strengths that relate to the position.
• Discuss accomplishments resulting in increased profits, saved profits or special projects.
3. Address employment history if you have a high number of employers in a limited time, list the reasons for employment changes.
4. Discuss possible negatives. Address and eliminate. (For example a long commute).
5. Discuss reasons for looking and types of positions you are interested in.
6. Discuss current compensation and mention that you are open to discussion.
7. Give your availability to interview.
8. Sincerely, ------- and don't forget to sign it.
This letter operates as a first impression. Once finished preparing, make sure there is nothing misspelled or inaccurate. Always proofread before sending.
It is a fact errors on a cover letter can result in not making it to the job interview stage. Just to be on the safe side you can ask someone else to read it.
Good luck with your job search and I hope that this information was helpful and will guide you in finding your dream job.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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