Tips On How To Write Compelling Cover Letters

Recruitment offices are swamped with mail for job openings. With the stiff competition, applicants face tough times at every phase of the job search.

Via talkshop.ph

Recruitment offices are swamped with mail for job openings. With the stiff competition, applicants face tough times at every phase of the job search.

TalkShop shares these following tips:

1. Review the want ad for qualifications and requirements.

2. Include a chart in your letter citing the requirements, and your qualifications/accomplishments beside these.

3. Use keywords that persuade :

a. Examples of skill keywords – developed, wrote, analyzed, trained, created.

b. Examples of results-oriented keywords – produced, increased, save, led, built.

c. Examples of recognition-oriented keywords – cited, awarded, credited, lauded.

4. Make your letter sound convincing. A boring letter will get you nowhere.

5. Mention what makes the job interesting to you to project yourself as pro-active and driven.

6. Keep your letter brief and focused. Limit it to less than a page.