Cover letter tips

1. Tips
For A Better Cover Letter

2. 1 Your cover letter should always be to the point. Make sure you
keep it concise. A good cover letter that will be definitely being
read should always be on one side of an A4 sized paper only.

3. 2 Don’t use colored texts, colored papers, highlighters etc.
TEXT
TEXT
TEXT
TEXT

4. 3 The layout of the page you’re writing your cover letter on
should go easy on the eyes. Design
the layout with the reader in mind. Nothing too flashy.

5. 4 It is important that you mention a named contact in the cover
letter so that the employer
knows that you have sent the letter personally.
Dear Mr. John Doe
Dear Mr/Mrs

6. 5 Always mention your skill set in the cover letter relating it to
the job that has been mentioned
in the advertisement.
Skill set
 Adobe Photoshop – Pro
 Adobe After Effect – Pro
 3d animation - Pro

7. 6
The cover letter should always be on the same quality of the
paper you’re writing your resume on.

8. 7
Make a strong case as to why should the employer meet with
you in person.

9. 8
Never submit your cover letter without proofreading it. You should double check all the
spellings and grammar in the letter. Do not rely on the computer’s spellchecking program and do
it manually.
A faulty grammar or spelling errors can actually leave a very bad impression on the reader.
While proofreading make sure you have not written anything extra in the letter. Be to the point.
Cut out any necessary details or frills you might have added to make the application lengthy.

10. 9
Never send one cover letter to every job application you come
across. It is important to customize each letter for each job you
apply for. Make sure you mention your relevant skills that
are well suited to the job.
Customization

11. 10
Always double check the details of the company; make sure you
input all the correct details because it can make a very bad
impression on the employer if the details are incorrect.
www.thecompany.com

12. If there are any gaps in your resume make sure you explain
them in your cover letter.
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13. Avoid jargon and stick to correct words. Do not write clichés. Be
to the point.
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14. If you are emailing the letter make sure you put it in the body of
the email rather as an attachment because it can go to the
spam inbox.
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