Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Some Skills about Cover Letter

http://www.seas.virginia.edu/admin/careerdev/files/coverletters.pdf



1.When writing your cover letter,keep in mind that the reviewer is  only interested in one thing: the facts. Do not think  of your cover letter as an autobiography: it should be brief and to the point. The purpose of the cover letter should be one thing-it should demonstrate that you meet or exceed the requirements listed in the job description. It should demonstrate that you are interested in the position,and that you are available to accept the position if offer.
2.When writing the cover letter, avoid negatives.These "negatives" are best delivered in person during the interview so that your personality can counter them.
3.Try to avoid a salary history in the cover letter.
4.Spend time thinking about the layout of your letter, and make sure that it's easy on the eyes.It should be easy to scan the letter, and have a logical progression.

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