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Cover Letters

by Richard Romando

Cover letters are business letters that introduce you to your prospective employer. These letters should be professional, competent and compelling enough for a positive feedback. There are many types of covering letters. Some of the most common ones are - cover letters for a resume, thank you letters, follow up letters and recommendation letters.

A good resume cover letter should speak about your qualifications, experience and suitability for the post. It should stand out among the others and highlight your strengths. For example, you could talk about your language skills in an export-oriented company, people skills for a human resource development position, or your capacity for technical innovations in a technology-based job. Talk about your school achievements such as scholarships and competitions won. Make yourself look good, but do not exaggerate to the point of lying.

"Thank you" cover letters are important follow-ups after an interview or a meeting. It will help in making you stand out among all those who have applied for the job. A "thank you" letter helps bring out your interest in the job. It also reflects your professionalism and competence. Make your "thank you" sound personalized, but not familiar. You must use the same heading of the position applied for in a thank you letter too. Remember that you are writing to the hiring manager, and not to a friend. Be to the point and precise. Add in all that you have forgotten to mention earlier, such as your ability to work longer hours or special skills. You could even mention that you liked the work atmosphere of the company. A thank you letter is a tool that shows off your business skills, good manners and helps you match up to the expectations of the company.

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