When applying for any job it is important to remember that a CV is usually not enough for employers to consider you for an interview. As such, it is vital to include a CV Cover Letter to accompany the document.
What is a Cover Letter?
A cover letter is the first page of your CV. It is not an addition, rather a letter to the employer to entice them to read your CV. Therefore, it is important that you write a cover letter that is appealing and not one sentence like: “Enclosed you will find my CV”
What Makes a Good CV Cover Letter?
A well written cover letter will succinctly and effectively explain why you are a great addition to the company and worth being asked to an interview. It highlights key accomplishments of your CV to make employers interested.
A cover letter should include a summary of:
- Why you want to work with the company
- Brief summary of current position
- Brief summary of skills – especially transferable skills
- Key projects/achievements that promote your ability
How Do I Write A Cover Letter?
When writing a cover letter you should:
– Write it in your own words while keeping it clear and concise
– Include language that reflects the job or industry that you are applying to
– Don’t ‘copy and paste’ information directly from the CV
– Keep it to one page
– Ensure you portray yourself with action verbs
– Relate your skills to skills required from the job i.e. if leadership is a requested quality and you have led teams, make sure to include that in your cover letter
– Provide availability to start and availability for interview
– Remember to thank the employer for reading the letter and that you are looking forward to hearing from them
By following these pointers, you will be guaranteed a strong and concise CV Cover Letter that employers will consider.
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