A cover letter or letter of motivation is the first of many materials a recruiter will receive from you, along with your resume. When you apply for a job, the recruiter will undoubtedly want to know why you are applying for the position in the first place, what you bring to the table, and what your qualifications are. Your resume will tell them about your past experience, interests, personal information, and you overall, but it will not tell them why you are interested in the position you are applying for. That\’s what the cover letter is for. How to write it correctly? Find out in this article!
Motivational vs. Cover
Many people confuse these two terms and make a huge mistake. While cover letters are most often sent to creative, administrative, and managerial positions, cover letters can be sent almost anywhere. Cover letters sent to relevant agencies should be shorter, more structured, more concise, and less formal. In practice, this means that cover letters should be more comprehensive. Both letters should be sent in PDF format
How do I create them?
The basic idea of a cover letter is to introduce your personality to the employer in a more personal way. A cover letter should not be like a novel. Try to write sentences of a reasonable length. Be sure to spell correctly!
– Address
The structure of the letter itself is very simple. As with any letter, begin with the address. Since we are sticking to formality here, include the direct name of the person who advertised. If you are unsure, “Dear Sir or Madam” or the usual “Hello” will suffice.
– Explanation
Always begin your letter with the reason for sending it. By convention, it is appropriate to state that you are applying for a job here and also state where you learned about the position.
–Sales
In the next paragraph, state something interesting about the company. In addition to basic information, highlight your reasons for applying, your qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience. Try to sell your qualities that will be of interest to the employer and will add to their company in their eyes. Browse the Internet to find interesting facts about the company.
– Awards
Justify why this position is important to you and why you want it in the first place. Be original and unobtrusive. Be concise, as long and complex sentences are not preferred.
– Closing
At the end of your cover letter, you should encourage the hiring manager to respond in any way possible. Let them know that you would like to be invited to an interview where you can showcase your strengths.
End the letter with a formal “Sincerely“, the actual date, and your full name. If you are printing this letter, sign it. Make sure it is part of your resume.
