Job Application

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Cover letter:

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A cover letter is a document sent with your curriculum vitae or resume to the company or office you are applying for to provide additional information on your skills  and experience.

Your cover letter states why you want to work for that company or office and why you would be good for the position. It offers a 'quick overview' of why you should get the job. Jt also gives an example of your writing ability and attention to detail.

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Parts of a Cover Letter

 

Opening

If a company / an office has sent an application form, remember to thank them.

If you are enclosing a CV, mention it at the beginning of the letter.

 

Body of the letter

Your covering letter should be short. If you need to develop or emphasize any points, do so briefly and simply.

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Reasons for leaving a job

If you need to explain why you left a job, it is better to sound positive. Never say that you wanted a better salary or conditions. You should not say you were bored with your job, and never criticize the company you worked for, their products or services, or your colleagues.

 

Previous experience

Most application forms give some space to describe previous work experience, e.g. what your duties and responsibilities were. Here you have a chance to highlight your achievements, e.g. any special responsibilities or projects you undertook, changes you made, or schemes you introduced.

 

Reasons for applying

All prospective employers will want to know why you are applying for a specific job. This not only means explaining why you want the job, but why you think your particular skills and experience would be valuable to the company.

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Closing

At the end of the letter, offer to supply more information if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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