How To Write A Cover Letter Simply and Effectively.

Are you in the process of searching for a job?
You wonder about the necessity of writing a cover letter?
You do not know how to write a cover letter perfectly?

Cover letter is a brief introduction of yourself, your interest in the position, and your qualities that make you a good fit. It also adds a human touch to the plain resume. So writing a good cover letter is an important step in the process of job application. You should always send a cover letter unless the job posting says no cover letter is required. This short video will give you the necessary steps to create an effective cover letter that helps you land interviews.

📌 Instruction: 5 Steps.

Step 1: List your contact details: name, contact number, and email address. Keep it similar to the header on your resume, excluding your address.

Step 2: Address the hiring manager by name: It includes the receiver's name, title, company name, and address. (In case you can not find the name of the hiring manager, address the letter as “Dear hiring manager.”)

Step 3: Write an attention-grabbing opening paragraph (1st paragraph):
A direct introduction to yourself, related information about your exciting position, and a key brief summary of qualifications or your interest in the position lead into the next paragraph.

Step 4: Explain why you’re qualified for the job (2nd paragraph): discuss your fittable qualifications and achievements, mention a few examples of quantifiable or measurable achievements in your career, and bring your working experience.

Step 5: Finish with a concise closing paragraph and sign-off (3rd paragraph):
Give polite and confident closing that you’re a good fit based on your qualifications; Include a call of action like inviting you to an interview;
Thank them for taking the time to consider you.

💡 Note: Check your cover formatting and letter’s content:

Remember to keep your cover letter between half a page to ⅔ of a page long. Because most employers only spend a few seconds going through your resume and cover letter.
Remember to include these 3 points in your resume
* Who you are
* Your qualifications and how they can benefit the employer.
* And a call to action asking to schedule an interview.

🎬 Video Chapters:
00:00: Intro
00:46: Format
01:23: Paragraph
02:27: Cover Letter Example

📗 Example of a great cover letter:

Hi Susan,
I’m writing to you to express my interest in the Accounting position you have open on your company website with the job ID# 11220. I am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and am confident that my experience and skill set would be a great match for this position.
I have a strong knowledge of accounting principles backed by experience I have gained in the last 12 years. In my previous position, I managed the accounting of a financial consulting firm with over $30 million in revenue. I not only met expectations but exceeded them by increasing cash flow by $4 million. I helped achieve this by changing our accounts receivable policy and negotiating better contracts. There is more depth on my experience and skills in my resume which I would appreciate you looking over.
I am certain that my experience and skill set would make me a great candidate for this position as well as a great asset to your company. Please give me a call at the number above to schedule an interview at your convenience. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
John Smith