{"id":2947,"date":"2020-10-26T11:30:51","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T16:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcsrecruitment.ie\/?p=2947"},"modified":"2021-01-13T10:01:38","modified_gmt":"2021-01-13T15:01:38","slug":"how-to-write-a-good-cover-letter-that-lands-you-job-interviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recruit.ie\/careers\/how-to-write-a-good-cover-letter-that-lands-you-job-interviews\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Good Cover Letter That Lands You Job Interviews"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhether you adore writing cover letters or view writing them as a chore, most hiring managers still rely on them to gauge an applicant\u2019s personality, attention to detail and communication skills. The key to writing effective cover letters is to follow the instructions and to communicate succinctly but with a compelling voice. In this article, we will provide you with some tips to writing a good cover letter to help you land those jobs.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\n\n1. Begin <\/span><\/b>by<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Listing Your Name & Address<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\n\nAs with most standard business letters, you should include some information at the top of your cover letter. Some people may centre their name and address at the top of the page, mirroring the way it looks on their CV. For example:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\n\nJoe Bloggs<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\n\n44 Orchard Lane, Dublin, Ireland | 353 86 345 1187 |\u00a0<\/span>jbloggs@email.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\n\nAlternatively, you may choose to simply list each piece of information on a new line oriented to the left-hand side of the page. For example:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\n\nJoe Bloggs<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\n\nJbloggs@email.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\n\n44 Orchard Lane<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\n\nDublin, Ireland<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\n\n353 86 345 1187<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\n\n2. Include <\/span><\/b>the<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Date<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\n\nThe next step to writing your cover letter is to include the date of the day you are sending the letter. The date line should be separated from your address and the recipient\u2019s address.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\n\n3. List the Recipient\u2019s Name & Address<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\n\nOnce you have included the date, it is time to list the recipient’s name and address. You can easily find these details by looking at the company\u2019s website or LinkedIn page. This information will also most likely be listed on the job posting. You should put their details in the other top corner of the document, following the same style as your own information.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\n\n4. Open Your Cover Letter with an Introduction<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\n\nYou should begin your letter with a standard greeting such as \u2018Dear\u2019 or \u2018Hello\u2019. Also, try to get the hiring managers name to make the letter more personalised.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\n\n5. Include an Opening Paragraph About Why You\u2019re Applying<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\n\nYou should write an introductory paragraph that includes the position you are applying for. Then, you should also add in a statement about your enthusiasm for the role and the company.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\n\n6. Write About Your Background in the Next Paragraph<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\n\nUse your second paragraph to give a brief overview of your background. Here you should include your key skills, achievements and specialities that make you suitable for the role. You should focus on one or two and provide specific details about your success including measurable impacts you made. Also, pay attention to the keywords listed in the job description and include those that you identify within the body of your cover letter. Word of caution: you should only include information about your most recent one or two professional experiences.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\n\n7. Focus <\/span><\/b>on<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Why You\u2019re Qualified\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\n\nIn your next paragraph, focus on why you are qualified by bringing up another key skill or achievement that is relevant to the role. Rather than repeating your CV, expand on specific anecdotes or stories that display your suitability for the role.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\n\n8. Conclude <\/span><\/b>with<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Reasons Why You Are Uniquely Qualified<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\n\nYour final paragraph should recap the reasons you are applying for the role and why you are suitable for the role. You should keep the closing conclusion brief and explain that you look forward to hearing from them with the next steps.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\n\n9. Finish <\/span><\/b>with<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Your Signature<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\n\nThe final step to your cover letter is signing your name after the closing line such as \u2018All the Best\u2019 or \u2018Sincerely\u2019.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether you adore writing cover letters or view writing them as a chore, most hiring managers still rely on them to gauge an applicant\u2019s personality, attention to detail and communication skills. The key to writing effective cover letters is to follow the instructions and to communicate succinctly but with a compelling voice. In this article, …<\/p>\n

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