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Tips:

• Cover letters should be one page long and divided into three to four paragraphs.

• In general, a relevant and short cover letter is best. Three paragraphs tops. Your go-to word count shouldn’t exceed 300 words.

• When sending a cover letter via email, include your name and the job you're applying for in the subject line of the message.

Second Paragraph

In the second paragraph you should show why you are the perfect fit.

Add your key competencies

Examples of the work performed

You can also highlight your achieved results at the job.

Express your qualifications

You have the opportunity to express your qualifications for the job in more detail than on your resume.

Third Paragraph

The third paragraph should prove that you’ll fit in and why the company is the perfect fit for you!

Your contribution

Show that your experience and knowledge will let you succeed with the project and benefit the company.

Start with a company fact

Show that you did your research and know something about the company, perhaps an upcoming project, etc.

Closing Paragraph

The best cover letter ending is by providing value.
Tell the hiring manager that you look forward to meeting them in person and discuss.

Request a meeting or suggest a call

Formal Closing

A cover letter is a professional correspondence, so you should always use formal closing!

Best wishes
Cheers
Eagerly waiting for a response
Warm regards
Warmest regards
Warmly
Have a great day
Yours faithfully
Abbreviations
Emojis

Handwrittem signature is optional but recommended

Yours truly, your full name

Sincerely, your full name

Post Script

The post script is a great hack to draw the hiring manager's attention one last time!

You should use the P.S. to tell something impressive about your career.

Type it in bold text OR italics.

Place the P.S. at the bottom of your cover on the left

Subtopic

Main topic

Opening Paragraph

The first paragraph will determine if the hiring manager will read on.

Express excitement

Communicate your passion for your work, and your excitement about the job and company.

State an accomplishment

e.g.: Given my x years of experience at a similar position, I would appreciate your consideration for this position.

Mention if someone referred you the position

e.g.: X let me know about the open position and suggested to contact you as they feel I would be a good fit for the position.

Be direct

You should mention the position you are applying for, as the hiring manager can often look for candidates for several job openings.


E.g.: I am writing to express my strong interest in the x position open at x company.

Salutation Do you know the name of the hiring manager?

You should address a cover letter directly to the hiring manager.
The hiring manager will see your greeting first so that makes it one of the most important parts of your cover letter. Also, people are most likely to react to the sight of their own names.

NO: Dear Sales Team Hiring Manager, Dear Hiring Manager, Dear X Company Team,

YES: Dear Joan, Dear Miss Jones, Dear Ms. Doe, Dear Mr. McGregor

Don’t start a cover letter with “Dear Sir or Madam.” or "To Whom It May Concern"

Heading

The header of every professional cover letter should include your contact information, employer's contact information.

Your city of residence

It is not obligatory but it makes your cover letter more official.

Your social media accounts

LinkedIn or Twitter only.

Links to your professional websites

Your home address

Your professional title

Optionally you can add

Name of the company to which you are applying

Name of hiring manager and their professional title

To find out the hiring manager's name, do some research on the company.

Date

Email address

You may want to create an email account solely to career search. It should include your first and last name only.

Phone number

Name