lalasticlala:


lol

lets start from your source first, or are you the writer?

He might be his source .

The way job seekers hustle for/to get jobs these days ehn, them done reach to be source or self-appointed HR_ by experience (personal experience).

lalasticlala:

lol
lets start from your source first, or are you the writer?

chemystery:
nice piece
But OP, i somehow don't agree with no.5 where you said we shouldn't mention the position we are applying for. At times companies might place openings for several position which makes it necessary to state the position you are applying for. What then will your letter be saying if not about the position you are applying for?

McLove:
At best, a cover letter can help a job - seeker stand out from the pack. At worst, it can make a promising candidate seem like an uncreative cut - and - paster. Here are six golden rules for writing a cover letter somebody will actually want to read.

1)Don't repeat your resume

A lot of people write cover letters as if they were paragraph - form resumes. Fact is, your letter will be stapled (or attached to the same email) as your actual resume, so you can assume that they'll at least glance at it (and probably with a keener eye than your cover letter). Instead, use your cover letter to show personality, curiosity, and an interest in the field you are applying to work in.

2)Keep it short

Less. Is. More. Three paragraphs, tops. Half a page, tops. Skip lengthy exposition and jump right into something juicy.

3)Address Nobody

Sometimes, you don't know exactly who you should be addressing your letter to. Nix the generic and bland "Dear Hiring Manager" or "To Whom It May Concern". If you absolutely don't know who you should be addressing, then don't address anybody. Instead, just jump right into the body of the letter.

4)Send it as a PDF

Not every office computer can read .docx or .pages files, but virtually everybody can open a PDF file without any conversion. File conversions are bad for two huge reasons. First, they are just as likely to not bother and move onto the next applicant.

5)Never ever, ever use the following phrase

"My name is ___, and I am applying for the position as ____". They already know this, and you'll sound inexperienced.

6)Close strong

Finish off by quickly (and I mean quickly) explaining how your experience or worldview will help you at the job. That's key. That's the closer. And it can be done in one to two seconds. If it goes any longer, you are just rambling

https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethporges/2012/08/29/6-secrets-to-writing-a-great-cover-letter/

McLove:
At best, a cover letter can help a job - seeker stand out from the pack. At worst, it can make a promising candidate seem like an uncreative cut - and - paster. Here are six golden rules for writing a cover letter somebody will actually want to read.


4)Send it as a PDF

Not every office computer can read .docx or .pages files, but virtually everybody can open a PDF file without any conversion. File conversions are bad for two huge reasons. First, they are just as likely to not bother and move onto the next applicant.

kateskitty:
This thread was created since 2015 Op must feel like