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qA professional job application writer will be able to assist the job applicant in crafting
the perfect cover letter to accompany their job application.
qWhile your resume is supposed to lay out the facts about you your cover letter is meant
to convey more personality.
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qYour cover letter is your first introduction to the person who may potentially hire you and
the main goal of the cover letter is to make you as memorable as possible in a positive
way.
qAs a result of its importance in the process every cover letter you provide should be
unique. No templates, no form letter fill in the box style available online.
qIt should be formatted to be responsive to the position and the industry you are applying
for.
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For a cover letter to be successful it should contain the following:
qA memorable and personal introduction.
qThis is where you introduce yourself to the potential employer and tell them a little
about yourself, it includes the position you are applying for and briefly, why you want
that position.
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qSpecific and organised examples of relevant work skills and experience.
qIn the body of your cover letter, you are providing information for the employer on how
your qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience meets with their requirements in
their job description.
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qA concise conclusive summary that pulls it all together.
qYou use this last paragraph to confirm your interest in the role and add a statement
about what makes you a perfect fit for the position and state clearly your willingness and
enthusiasm to meet with the employer to further discuss your application.
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qSo how best do we provide the information required? It is certainly not through listing all
your skills and experience as it appears already on your resume.
qIn job application writing a writer can help you to read through the job description and
brainstorm examples from your employment experience that match with each of the
selection criteria or keywords.
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qChoose the selection criteria mentioned in the job description as important or necessary
and ensure you cover each of these in your cover letter.
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qNow write an anecdote or story describing real situations from your career that
demonstrate and highlight your skills and experience that match each of the important
requirements or key words.
qUse their keywords in your letter – this demonstrates attention to detail and that you
have read and understood their needs and furthermore that you have the skills and
experience they require.
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qBe sure that your stories focus on those skills and requirements and demonstrate your
proficiency and your cover letter will be memorable and interesting to the reader as it is
more individual and unique.
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qAlthough there is no format for a cover letter it should be visually appealing and
organised and present the information in a systematic way.
qIt should leave the reader feeling that you are the right person for their position. Your
cover letter should leave them no doubt that an interview is imperative and then the
interview becomes your showcase to prove you are the best candidate for their position.
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