7 BASIC RULES FOR CREATING IMPRESSIVE COVER

LETTER

Applying for a job is notas easy as it seems. Having the right qualifications and work experience arethe essentials but the corporate world expects more than this. The HR notonly looks at your resume, but also expects a good and impressive coverletter. The language, format, font and style among other things matter whilecreating a cover letter.

Here are a few tips that can make a big difference on your coverletter:

1. Introduction: It is always better to mention the source of the job openingin your cover letter. Mention the reason for the job application andspecialization information. Link your experience with the job profile you areapplying for in the first paragraph itself.

2. Body and content: The content of your cover letter plays a major role.What to include and what not to include is a difficult decision to make.Make sure you add the years of work experience, name of the companiesyou worked for, time duration etc. Also, highlight the major projects thatyou are particularly proud of. Providing detailed information of yourstrengths and specialization can help the company understand that you arean important asset to the company.

3. Length of the content: Make sure your content is precise and to the point.Remember to limit your content to only one page. The first paragraph ofyour letter should help the HR figure out your relevance to the company.

4. Correct information: You need to mention the correct job title, month,date on your cover letter, company name and address the application to therecruitment manager. These are the very basic rules that may easily beforgotten while re-purposing your cover letter for different companies.

5. Language: Companies always provide a detailed job description for theposition you have applied. Make sure you read it carefully. This may helpyou set a professional tone for typing your cover letter. Using a languagetone that is relevant to the job position creates a good impression.

6. Font: Never use fancy looking fonts while making a cover letter orresume. Make sure you use an easy-to-read simple font. Keeping it simpleand standard could impress your recruiter. A cursive font is a no-no optionon a professional front.

7. Proofread: Read your cover letter two or three times before sending it tothe company. Do a spell check. If possible, request your friend to read yourcover letter and get their opinion.