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Cover Letter
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Cover Letter tips
Are you applying for a job vacancy?
Don't forget to accompany your CV with a well written cover letter.
A well written cover letter increases your chances of a meeting with the
recruiter but ensure that your cover letter should not be a
replica of your CV.
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Here are some tips on writing a good cover letter to be sent
along with the CV.
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Ensure that you don't have a generic cover letter
for all job requirements. It is very necessary to modify it according to
the job requirement. If you do not want to take the load of modifying the
letter every time you send out a job application, your chances of
getting a job also become bleak.
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Try to find out the recruiters name, if possible and
address the cover letter to him/ her otherwise address it
to the Hiring Manager.
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Come straight away to the subject without beating around
the bush. The subject of the cover letter should clearly state its purpose. For
e.g. Application for the position of Marketing Manager (Ref:____).
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Give a brief introduction about yourself and the reference
to the job notification to which you are responding.
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In the next paragraph mention how does your candidature fit
into the requirements of the notified job opening. May be you can pick up 4-5
important points from the job profile and write about your qualifications
opposite to them.
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End the letter with a courteous note and ask them to feel
free to let you know if they need any further information about your
candidature.
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Follow up your application with the concerned person in
10-12 days. This shows your seriousness in the job opening.
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