Cover Letters For CV: Proper Cover Letter Format

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Before discussing the details of cover letters for a CV and what constitutes proper cover letter format to ensure your employer will actually give your resume the time of day -- let's first be clear on the importance of having a cover letter.

To leave out the cover letter is the same as taking a phone call which begins "Hello I would like you to buy my product so that I can earn a commission". Now I don't know about you, but I know that I would certainly not be doing business with someone who did not have the common decency to introduce themselves and the subject of their call before launching into their main intention.

Omitting a cover letter is probably one of the most common mistakes made in resume submissions today.

When you leave out your cover letter from your job application, you stamp yourself as unprofessional in the eyes of your potential employer. However, with a well written personalized cover letter you give the employer a glimpse of how you present yourself as a professional and an insight into who you are.

5 Simple Steps to cover letter success

1) Address the cover letter to the correct person. Find out what the name is of the hiring manager or recruiter. If there is no person listed as a contact in the job description then take queue from the text and address it to the team who is listed as the contact.

2) Sell yourself with enthusiasm and honesty, ensuring that you sound confident and professional. Pay emphasis to the positives and be sure to highlight your qualifications that are suited to the job description. Now is the time to be bold and put your best foot forward

3) Customize your cover letter to the position you are applying for. State clearly why you know you are the best candidate for the job. Include the job title in your cover letter. Stay clear of generic statements that indicate you would be suited to any positions offered in the company

4) Be sure to clearly state why you want the position and what you can do for the company. This immediately tells the employer that you are seriously interested and sure of how the position fits in with your future goals.

5) Take the time to proof and spell check your cover letter. Misspellings and errors leave a bad impression of your attention to detail. If you are going to be emailing your resume then it is best to include the cover letter in the body of your email. Don't send it as an attachment employers typically prefer no attachments with emails.

6) In closing your cover letter, be sure to include your intention of following up on your application. Never indicate that you look forward to hearing from the employer. Be clear as to when and how you will follow up and then make sure you do.

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Jerry Pohn is a writer who takes great pleasure in helping ordinary folk improve their lives by getting the jobs they want.