Tips for Cover Letters to Get More Interviews

The job market is tough, and competition for positions is fierce. So it’s important to stand out from the crowd with a strong cover letter. Here are a few tips to give you an edge during the interview process:

- Make sure your cover letter showcases your skills and experience, highlighting how you can be of benefit to the company in question. 

- Be enthusiastic! Don't just present yourself as an applicant, but as someone that wants to work there - it shows who's really interested in what they do! 

- Along with your resume, make sure you include copies of any relevant certificates or qualifications. This should be mentioned somewhere on your CV too. 

- Use the official company letterhead when sending your application. It might seem petty, but it shows you care more about doing a good job than whether you're going to get paid for it - a feeling companies will love in new recruits! 

- The cover letter should be short, sweet and to the point. A short paragraph is all that's needed to show what you can do for the company and why you'd be a great asset. 

Listed below are a few tips for cover letters from our blog, updated to reflect today's market:

- If possible, include your social media details at the bottom of the email. This way you can use social media to network, as well as advertise your experience, qualifications and general availability.

- It’s no secret that many jobs are found via social media these days, so it’s important to include this in your online presence. 

- If possible, make sure the email is addressed to a named editor or person within the company - that way they know you've put some thought into who you're sending it to and why they will be interested in reading it. 

- Remember: there is no point sending a boring or generic email just because you found the address on the company website. Do some research beforehand. 

- If you have any examples of your previous work, or links to websites or social media accounts you’d like used (if applicable), make these easy to find by including them at the end of the email. 

- If you have any examples of your previous work, or links to websites or social media accounts you’d like used (if applicable), make these easy to find by including them at the end of the email. 

- It's also a good idea to include your CV also in case they don't get around to reading it right away.

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- This is a growing sector with a lot of new companies, so there are lots of opportunities out there. 

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 Introduce yourself in the first paragraph: introduce yourself, your age, education, specific fields you're interested in, availability to start and how to contact you if they aren't available during the interview (phone number, email address and Skype)  The second paragraph should include a job description for your experience: what is it you do? where does that experience have value for the company?  e.g. I have experience in GIS and have used these skills for my site mapping projects How to contact you: phone number, email address, Skype and a time stamp for when you expect to get back to them (for sending follow up questions)  The third paragraph should include your motivation for applying: what are you hoping the company will offer you? What will you bring to them? Why do you want this job?  The fourth paragraph should be a more specific description of your work experience: what did you do (e.g.

Conclusion

Applying for jobs online can be a daunting prospect, especially if you’re not sure what to do. Application letters are a great tool for getting your foot in the door, so make sure you have one ready and up to date!

More Resources:

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