Writing a cover letter.Did you know that nearly 90% of resumes end up in the trash. That’s90% of people who are probably perfectly good for the job not evengetting an interview. Scary really but you need to know why thishappens and be able to do something about it.Most resumes end up in the trash due to poor presentation, contentand writing style, usually combined with a total disregard for what theprospective employer is looking for. This is where the covering letter comes in. The cover letter is yoursecret weapon to get you that job. Did you know that the coveringletter is considered by employers more important than the resumeitself and more than 50% of job hunters fail to send in a cover letterwith their resume. Now as stupid as that sounds its actually good newsfor me an you because we can produce an amazing looking resumeand a razor sharp covering letter and be one step ahead of thecompetition.Getting your covering letter right is absolutely crucial to make a goodfirst impression and getting your resume to the top of the pile. Eachcovering letter you send should be different and tailored specificallytowards the company you are applying too.A few points you may want to consider when preparing your coverletter.1, Research, good research is essential. You must learn about yourprospective employers business. Make good use of trade magazines,newspapers and other resources.2, Design, the design of your covering letter is important, it should bevisually appealing and follow an attractive format.3, Study, you must study carefully the role to which you are applyingand have a good understanding in what is involved.4, Skills, demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm and show that your skillswould benefit their company.5, Information, show enough information on the covering letter to
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