Here is a comprehensive list of things that you should do or include with regards to your cover letter. We hope that by including all of the things to do, that it will help you develop the cover letter that can help you in your job search efforts. All of the below are tried and proven things that help!
- Address it to someone specifically
- Make sure every letter is personalised to each company & position
- Include job code & reference
- Have a confident, enthusiastic tone
- Proof read
- Ask someone else to proof read it for you
- Be concise 3-4 paragraphs
- Evidence how you meet requirements of job
- Focus on your strengths
- Send with your CV/Resume
- Always thank person for their time at end of letter
- Use the correct format
- Show company you have researched them
- Put cover letter in the main body of the email
- Use statistics & figures to evidence your work/achievements
- Be honest & truthful
- Make sure yours & company details are correct
- Use same font & size as CV/Resume
- Sign it whether it electronic signature, typed or written signature