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Don't send generic cover letters that can be used for any job application. You want to make sure that the tone of your letter fits the type of firm you're applying to. Is the company looking for someone with sass or someone more serious? Figure that out on your own, and tailor your letter to what suits the company. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: 7 Tips for Perfect Cover Letter


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Tweak Your Tone For Every Company
  1. Don't send generic cover letters
  2. Tone of your letter fits the type of firm you're
    applying to.
  3. Research what the company is looking for and
    tailor your letter accordingly

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Make a Case
  1. Be sure that on your cover letter you make the
    case for Why you are right for the job? and
    Why you want to work for the company?
  2. Sell yourself by also adding experience with job
    description.
  3. List your skills and experiences that match the
    type of candidate they are looking to hire.

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Be Different
  1. Don't repeat everything on your résumé in your
    cover letter.
  2. Cover Letter should show your personality.
  3. Repeating things on cover letter which is already
    there on resume just takes up valuable space of
    cover letter.

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Focus on the company, not yourself
  1. Try to avoid using too much I
  2. Instead show how you can be a helpful addition to
    the company, not in general.

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Stick to the Right Length.
  • Limit yourself to a page, and try to stick to
    four paragraphs.
  • First should comprise an introduction which
    includes position you are applying for and why
    you are perfect for it.
  • Second should contain your skills and specific
    achievements.
  • Third paragraph should mention in detail about
    your suitability for the job.
  • Fourth paragraph should be to make a polite
    mention of letting them know how you'll be in
    touch.

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Keep it clean
  • Be sure to repeatedly edit your cover letter, and
    always have at least one other pair of eyes look
    it over.
  • Check for grammar mistakes, run-on sentences, and
    spelling errors.
  • Make sure everything is consistent. If you say "I
    am" in the first sentence, then don't suddenly
    switch to "I'm" in the next.

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