How to write a resume cover letter
Tips and sample cover letter

How to write a resume cover letter which scores? Some people think that it is not important how to write a cover letter, as long as your have a suitable curriculum vitae.

Don't forget that your cover letter is the first thing your addressee sees, and a first impression can only be made once! The best example of an application letter is a letter which contains not more than one page text, is compelling, and is inviting to read your resume.

A cover letter used to be handwritten, but, nowadays, and especially when your handwriting is not too clear, it is allowed, or even recommended, to make a typewritten letter.

Choose one or two of your strenghts, the ones which best fit the job description, and use this in your text of your cover letter.

Always start to write when and how the vacancy was brought to your attention. Subsequently make clear that you are interested in the job. Continue with mentioning the reason. End with mentioning that you have attached your resume and that you are looking forward to a reply.



SAMPLE ON HOW TO WRITE A RESUME COVER LETTER
Dear Mr. Johnson,

Last Saturday I read your most interesting vacancy of management assistant in the Daily Telegraph.

I am very enthusiastic about this vacancy as the job description exactly fits my personality. Especially the required communication skills including courtesy and tact as well as the ability to work in and adapt to a multicultural team appeal to me. In my job at Duibey international I gained a lot of experience with 7 different cultures within one company. I had quite a representative position, being responsible for the international contacts with our clients abroad. These clients were CEO's of industrial leading companies, as well as deputies of small, local workshops, I have learnt to find the right language for each person.

For more information on my work experience and skills I refer to the attached curriculum vitae. Would you like to know more about my personality, a personal meeting would be a good option. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter, and I hope you will find the ideal candidate, as nothing is more important for a successful business to have the right person at the right position. Maybe I am this person, but that is I will leave this to your professional assessment.

Kind regards, [name]
Enclosure: Curriculum vitae

As you can see from this sample cover letter, you can become more attractive to your addressee when you show enthusiasm. Of course the more you fit the job description, the more your chances increase.

If you want to read more on how to write a resume cover letter, you can read the following books:

Susan Ireland's book on how to write a resume cover letter

Kevin Donlin's Resume and Cover Letter Secrets Revealed



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