Let's admit it: online job search has made it easy for job hunters now than it was for past generations, so there's simply no excuse for you not to land a good job opportunity.
Once you're done job searching, and your résumé is updated and ready to send, the next most important thing to consider is the cover letter.
Basically, the cover letter or application letter presents you, the package, to the prospective employer and get an invitation to a job interview.
- Stick with easy-to-read and conventional fonts like Arial, Century Gothic, and Trebuchet.
- Personally address your cover letter to the hiring manager; be conscious of their titles and spellings of names. Never just write Dear Madam or Sir.
- List the skills and qualities requested by the prospective employer in the advertisement.
- Your letter should be clear, concise, and organised. Say what you mean, do not use unnecessary words, and have a logical sequence of ideas. Hiring managers don't like their time wasted.
- Your letter should have a maximum of 4 paragraphs. The first paragraph is your introduction where you mention your name, the position, and where you found the advertisement. The next paragraph/s list your skills and qualities, while the last requests an interview so you can discuss the job opportunity in person.
- Proofread your letter, taking note of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Finally, ask yourself, does your cover letter and résumé present you in a professional manner? If you were the prospective employer, would you invite yourself to an interview? If you are not confident, then revise, revise, revise, until you know you can finally end your online job search.
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