The Structure Of A Cover Letter

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A cover letter is not really an important requirement when you will apply for a job. This is just optional, but although this is not a demand, having a cover letter is crucial. The employers will like your offer your cover letter for a number of reasons– it can serve as a pamphlet about an applicant, it gives them the sight of how an applicant can be good at constructing and arranging statements, and it gives them an idea about an applicant’s experiences and skills. Compose your cover letter in a proper, neat, and concise way. Do not make it too long, make it brief, and realistic. Put effort into constructing your cover letter because there is no recruiter who wants to read a poorly-written one. If you are having difficulties with how to begin writing, you can find a lot of cover letter examples on the internet from which you can get inspiration. You can create two versions of your cover letter– a hard copy, and a soft copy.

Below is the structure of a cover letter that can serve as your guide for making one:

Your personal contact details.

Your contact details would be the very first thing found at the top of your cover letter. This will serve as the header. If you are creating your cover letter physically, place your contact details on the top-left side of the paper. It should state important information such as the date, your full name, your complete address, your phone number, and your email address. You can also put your personal links so the recruiters can easily contact you. In addition, include the information about the recruiter, the hiring company, and the company’s address. And, if you are creating your cover letter online, stating your full home address won’t be necessary. Bear in mind to accurately write your details, and proofread this section in case of typing errors in your number and address. 

Opening statement.

Underneath your contact information is your greetings or your salutation. Before proceeding to make this section, you must first conduct thorough research about your recruiter and the company that you want to apply to, because putting their exact name on your cover letter will let them see that you really made an effort as a job applicant, and this can be a turn on. 

Body statement.

Next, after the greetings is now the body of your cover letter. State the reason for your application. Write your opening paragraph in a short, brief way that will get the recruiter’s attention. Specifically, detail where you heard about the recruitment, specifically state the job that you will apply for and state your interest in it. You can also include highlights about your passion and skills to add more quality and attention to your letter. If you found the job by a friend or a colleague who referred you, might as well acknowledge their name in this section too. When writing your cover letter’s body, state your strengths and qualifications. It is recommended that you write this in a bulleted form so employers can easily see it. Write about your improvements, your achievements, and how much you fuel yourself with the belief that you can contribute a lot to the company. Do not forget to keep it written in a professional and formal way. 

 Closing statement.

After you have finished writing your body statement, proceed to your closing paragraph. Recap and sum up your body statement and close it with an impactful sentence that can spark their spirit to hire you. Keep it brief, and professional. Then end your cover letter with a sign-off greeting such as “Respectfully” or “Yours truly.”

Conclusion

Writing a cover letter, especially for first-timers can be difficult and can cause frustration. But with the help of this article, you can have knowledge and ideas on how to construct it. State your header containing your contact details and the hiring company’s information, start with a polite greeting for your employer, write the body including your talents and the job description, then wrap it up in a humble and respectful manner. By following these instructions, chances are high that you will be hired!

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