Peanut butter and jelly, peas and carrots, Ben and Jerry ... some things are just meant to be together.
Like these great peers, your cover letter and resume should be a match made in heaven. When you write the right way, these two documents complement each other in a way that encourages employers of their dreams.
Check out these four smart ways to make your letter perfect introduction to your resume:
Customize first.
It can be easy to write a letter "model" cap and jet to dozens of employers, but it will take you far. Employers to respond to the resumption adapted to show that you have done your research. Do your best to turn to the hiring manager right and include details that only the company wanted.
I do not know anyone associated with this company? Now it's time to abandon the name. There is nothing better than a referral.
Second insert some personality.
I noticed that many job seekers to read a "professional" as "a robot". Using a bland, overly formal language does not say anything about you. Employers want an employee is able to, but also someone who would be a good addition to their corporate culture.
3. Go to detail.
Your resume is full of facts, but you can benefit from a detailed cover letter or two. Consider a short anecdote or example, when you are successful in your career. This is the time to prose.
4. E-mail It
Last but not least, you are better off, including your cover letter in the email you send. If you include in your resume is the commitment of what will be in the body of your e-mail anyway?
What do you think? What other tips to share a writing job applications, job seekers? Any specific errors to be avoided? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Gerrit Hall is president and cofounder of RezScore, a free web application that reads, analyzes and ranks again - instantly. Gerrit managed to combine his passion for computers and career by helping job seekers space to write the best resume possible. You can connect with Gerrit and RezScore on Facebook and Twitter.
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