2. WHY YOU SHOULD
WRITE A COVER
LETTER
It formally introduces you.
It should help the employers decide why to hire you.
It should show the employers your skills.
It highlights specific information from your CV and
from your background that applies to a specific field
or position.
To advertise your strengths in a way that would
interest employers in interviewing you.
3. TIPS TO WRITE YOUR
you are applying for.
LETTER or punctuation
Research about the company Always check spelling,
grammar,
Be formal; avoid using to avoid making mistakes .
contractions as well as Be sure to sign your
colloquial language. letters.
Avoid using too many sentences Use good quality
that start with "I" or writing in stationary.
the passive voice ; instead, make Keep your letter short and
yourself the subject of each simple.
sentence and use active
descriptions
4. YOU
Personal information; name,
address, email address, telephone
number.
Date
COMPANY
Name
Address
City, State, Zip code
Dear, Mr. / Mrs. …….
First paragragh
Middle paragragh
Final paragragh
Salutation
Signature
