Cover letter

Prepaired by : Miss Sumera Erum

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 What is cover letter?

• A cover letter is a document sent with

your resume to provide additional
information on your skills and
experience.

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 The Cover Letter
• Is the document that accompanies
your CV when you are applying for a
job.

• Is short (200
-250words), with a
quite rigid structure and has the
layout of a letter.

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 Objective of cover letter
• To introduce and present your Resume to the
HR personnel or the recruiter
• To land you the interview for that dream job
you wanted
• Increase the chances of getting the job
• To help you get the job

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 Header
• A cover letter should begin
with both you and the
employer's contact
information (name, address,
phone number, email)
followed by the date. If this is
an email rather than an
actual letter, include your
contact information at the
end of the letter, after your
signature.
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 Salutation

• Begin your cover letter

salutation with
"Dr./Mr./Ms. Last Name." If
you are unsure if your
contact is male or female,
you can write out their full
name. If you do not know
the employer's last name,
simply write, "Dear Hiring
Manager."
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 Body
• In a paragraph or two, explain
why you are interested in the
job and why you make an
excellent candidate for the
position. Mention specific
qualifications listed in the job
posting, and explain how you
meet those qualifications. Do
not simply restate your resume,
but provide specific examples
that demonstrate your abilities.
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 Closing
• In the closing section of your
cover letter, restate how your
skills make you a strong fit
for the company and/or
position. State that you
would like the opportunity to
interview or discuss
employment opportunities.
Explain what you will do to
follow-up, and when you will
do it. Thank the employer for
his/her consideration.
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 Signature
Use a complimentary
close, and then end your cover
letter with your signature,
handwritten, followed by your
typed name.

If this is an email, simply

include your typed name,
followed by your contact
• Yours sincerely, information, after the
complimentary close.
• Sally B. Doe
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 Bibaatar BOLORMAA
Bayangol District ,
4th microdistrict
Apt 25-3, 403
(976)95693966
Jamyanmyadag, Director
Mobicom Corporation
Sukhbaatar Square
Chingeltei District, UB
27th March 2008

Dear Mr. Jamyanmyadag,

I am writing this letter regarding your announcement in the . . . . . .

I graduated from the Information Management class in ITIE that will allow me to provide as my career in your corporation. If your
corporation is looking for a manager who can manage others and organize works well, please review included resume.

For the past 3 years, I have been studying in MUST and graduated with high score. I had chosen Information Manager’s career because I
think I am good at organizing and working with people. My goal is to work in this branch which allows me to work by my interest. And also
I am confident that my skills are appropriate to this branch.

I am available at any time if you want to discuss my CV with you. I can be reached at the address and phone below. I am looking forward to
hearing from you.

Yours truly,

Bibaatar BOLORMAA

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