Writing Tips For Resume Cover Letters

Sunday, August 12, 2007

Writing Tips For Resume Cover Letters

Here are some writing tips for your resume cover letters:

Never send a resume without a cover letter
Do some research about the company first and incorporate the knowledge into the letter.
Personalize each letter and address each employer by name and title. Call the company's front desk if necessary. Avoid using generic salutations like "To whom it may concern", "Dear Sir" or "Dear Madam" if possible.
Quote the source of the advertisement and the date on which it was published. If you're applying the job through referral, mention the individual who provided you the job information.
Keep your cover letter short, but right to the point. List your main qualifications and accomplishments.
Use keywords related to the your target job.
Include your contact information (phone number, email address, etc) in the letter.
Proofread your cover letter and make sure it's error before your send it out.
Always send your cover letter to the decision maker (hiring manager) if possible.
Make a copy of each cover letter for future reference, you may want to follow up later.