Information about the position you are applying for and the source of the advertisement.
Short and concise text containing key information on one A4 page.
Underline keywords in bold.
Referring to the advertisement and presenting how you meet the company's requirements.
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A PDF file with an appropriate name, e.g. “Cover letter – [Your name]”.
Addressing
If you know the name business owner user list
of the recruiter, address the letter directly to them. If you don't have this information, you can use a general address to the company or a specific department.
Correctness
Pay attention to punctuation and avoid grammatical and stylistic errors. Even the smallest mistake can lower the quality of your letter, which is your calling card. Before sending the application, ask someone you know to check the letter for errors.
Keywords
As with your CV, use keywords from the job posting. These are the ones that will be searched by the recruiter or ATS. Extract them and place them in the appropriate places in your cover letter.
Description of motivation
Your cover letter should focus on your motivation. Explain why you want to work for this particular company and in this position. Show that you share a common goal and that your skills and experience can contribute to the company's success.
Confirmation of skills and experience
Highlight your hard and soft skills and work experience with examples. Describe where and how you acquired and used your skills.
Remember that each application should be individually tailored to the offer to best present your qualifications and commitment.
Summary
If you are applying for a specific job offer and want your efforts to result in a positive response, it is worth showing your commitment and professionalism through a personalized cover letter tailored to the company profile and their expectations. It is not enough to send a standard letter that resembles hundreds of others. A recruiter or employer who reads your letter pays attention to keywords. If you manage to include them, you have a chance to interest and attract their attention.
Now it's time to present strong arguments that will convince the employer to invite you for a job interview.