Blog

How to write a winning cover letter?

To be in a shot of getting an interview for that job, you will try your best but do you feel that submitting only a resume is enough and satisfying to the recruiter? Then you are terribly mistaken here because only a resume can’t impress the recruiter. A resume complied with a cover letter has a better chance to stand out and leave a good impression as a cover letter bridges up the gap between the past and future to create a hope for ambitious future plans.

What is a cover letter?

A cover letter is a one-page document that gives the recruiter a better understanding of your skills and job application. It grabs the attention of the reader and emphasizes your key skills and strength. It is a supplement that adds immediate value to the resume.

What all does it consist of?

It must consist following points:

∙         Contact details (Name, phone no., email, and job profile)

∙         Skills and Qualifications

∙         Experience

∙         Why are you interested as an employer

∙         Highlight transferable skills

∙         Express your keenness to join at the end of letter

After compiling all the information there is a formal format that will help you to gain more attention and allow flaunting writing skills in a better manner. Here are some tips to write a winning cover letter for resume.

How to write a winning cover letter?

A winning cover letter highlights, why are you choosing the job and why are you taking a shift. It gives the upper hand which resume doesn’t and to get your points clear through a cover letter here is a format designing pattern that has to be followed.

∙         Contact Details

∙         Hiring manager details: Current date, Hiring manager name, company name and address

∙         Salutation: Begin with “Dear/Respected-Name/Hiring Manager”

∙         Divide the content in three paragraphs

First is the introduction para, it will begin with a self-introduction which will attract the hiring manager to read more about you. The first para must contain information regarding the job position you are applying for and why are you applying. The tone must be exciting and convincing.

For example: “I am writing to express my keen interest in the web content writer position in your company. I would like to present my CV in this regard. I have good verbal skills and a unique writing style”

Pro Tip: Include keywords that are relative to your job position

Second para must contain the introduction and career achievements. In this para you have to highlight the skills, accomplishments, previous experience, career goals and your enthusiasm that why are you joining this organization. By adding what sets you apart from others and why someone should hire you, through this you can give a better brief about your interests.  

For example: My experience and knowledge gained in past two years will act like an advantage for your organization. During the tenure, I was responsible for the timely delivery of content which included blogs, content for trendy feed and daily tweet updates. My work has always been unique and real, through which someone can relate. My writing style will work as an advantage in the stories and will attract youth traffic.  

Third para will be a concluding para will be a call to action. This will include a thanking statement for their time and information regarding employment history. This will help in attaining their interest in your profile so that they should invite you for an interview.

For example: I would like to thank you for giving me precious time and acknowledging my resume. I know what all it takes to be a good writer because writing had always been fun for me. I am looking forward to meeting you in person and discuss further on this.

Sincerely,
Your name:

After properly formatting the cover letter keeps a check on few things like spellings, font size, margin, alignments and spacing. Build a cover letter that catches the eye because in present times due to pandemic people are voluntarily or involuntarily switching careers. If you want to stand out from others then it is your time to showcase a unique combination of skills, strength and experience by attaching a cover letter in resume. The letter will help you to show your independent personality which resume couldn’t.

https://youtu.be/WrlJrgHXASM