Cover letter advise
I am wanting to change career fields. Cover letters stress me out. I enjoy writing. However, I am at a loss as to where to begin with my cover letter and how to write a cover letter that's eye catching. Any suggestions? #careeradvice #coverletter
Structure your cover letter so that it is a short read and gets to the point quickly. One of the ironic dichotomies summing up the so-called Information Age is that most people hate to read anything they themselves didn't write unless it's fiction. Keep the letter's length between a half-page and three-quarters page.
Use three to four (no more) short paragraphs of two to three sentences each. This means that every sentence has to convey a specific point. Separate paragraphs with a blank line.
Use the same font (and if possible, font size) in your cover letter as in your resume'. It looks better.
Avoid the trap of conveying anything in your cover letter that can be found in the resume'. If the ultimate purpose of a resume' is to get you an interview, then the ultimate purpose of a cover letter is to get the person making the hiring decision to read the resume'.
That being said...
The cover letter and resume' should seem to belong together. Use the cover letter to hint at points which are more fully explained in the resume'.
Address specific cover letters to specific people. If Anthony Stark is the hiring manager or HR head at Avengers Inc, then address the letter to that person. Use the person's full (and official) title, and begin with Mr, Mrs, or Ms. The person's title (i.e. "Director of Operations" or "Art Department Head") goes on the next line following the person's name.
One of the few items which goes on both the cover letter and the resume' is your contact information - full name, cell #, e-mail address. Why? You may just intrigue them with the cover letter right off the bat; if this happens, you don't want to make them then look at your resume' just to find your contact info. Make it easy for them. Also, confine your physical (mailing) address to the resume'.
It's a letter. That means use proper headings, date, and include both your signature (in ink) and printed name. Also, be sure to include your own title, if you have one and you're still currently in that position.
Since you're changing career fields, this is a point that should be included in the cover letter. But be sure to show how what you learned in your previous field can be applied to your new field and, if at all possible, to the benefit of the organization you're applying at. Transition, transition, transition.
If you have to print the letter for mailing or dropping off (as opposed to attaching it as a file in an e-mail), I'd recommend printing on plain, blank paper. Avoid color paper or paper with graphics or graphical margins. Two reasons for this: a) It distracts the reader from the points you're making, and b) it may cause the reader to erroneously suppose that you don't have a whole lot to offer, which is why you're resorting to special effects. Dazzle them in the interview. Only intrigue them with the cover letter.
A sample:
To: Mr. Anthony Stark Director of Research and Development Avengers Inc. Stark Tower 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166-0005
Fm: Deonne'I Davis (your cell# here) (your e-mail address here)
Re: Senior Research Team Lead Position
27 September 2020
Mr. Stark,
I am fortunate in subscribing to the New York Times online edition, in that the position of Senior Research Team Lead that you advertised in the Friday 25 September 2020 edition caught my eye immediately. It is my wish to transition careers from supply chain management to research and development, and I believe that my filling the role of Senior Research Team Lead will greatly benefit Avengers Inc while granting me a fresh career starting point.
In my fifteen years in supply chain management, I had the privilege to serve as the lead on several key oversight and developmental projects. While I am not at liberty to disclose the details of these projects, I can attest that, in every instance, I was frequently - if not daily - called upon to draw up both personnel and materials requirements before project commencement, including detailed budget outlay. Once the project was approved, I then had the task of interviewing and forming a team, as well as assigning and coordinating functions to and between individual team members. I have successfully lead teams of as little as four to as many as 25 to better than expected results. In addition, I have held a minimum security clearance of Secret (or better) for the last six years.
My attached resume' will bear out all the necessary information, but you will doubtless have questions of your own. I am available by phone at any time at (###) ###-#### or by e-mail at [email protected]. Thank you for your attention, Mr. Stark.
Regards, (your signature) Deonne'l Davis Senior Supply Chain Manager Mega Corporation
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Structure your cover letter so that it is a short read and gets to the point quickly. One of the ironic dichotomies summing up the so-called Information Age is that most people hate to read anything they themselves didn't write unless it's fiction. Keep the letter's length between a half-page and three-quarters page.
Use three to four (no more) short paragraphs of two to three sentences each. This means that every sentence has to convey a specific point. Separate paragraphs with a blank line.
Use the same font (and if possible, font size) in your cover letter as in your resume'. It looks better.
Avoid the trap of conveying anything in your cover letter that can be found in the resume'. If the ultimate purpose of a resume' is to get you an interview, then the ultimate purpose of a cover letter is to get the person making the hiring decision to read the resume'.
That being said...
The cover letter and resume' should seem to belong together. Use the cover letter to hint at points which are more fully explained in the resume'.
Address specific cover letters to specific people. If Anthony Stark is the hiring manager or HR head at Avengers Inc, then address the letter to that person. Use the person's full (and official) title, and begin with Mr, Mrs, or Ms. The person's title (i.e. "Director of Operations" or "Art Department Head") goes on the next line following the person's name.
One of the few items which goes on both the cover letter and the resume' is your contact information - full name, cell #, e-mail address. Why? You may just intrigue them with the cover letter right off the bat; if this happens, you don't want to make them then look at your resume' just to find your contact info. Make it easy for them. Also, confine your physical (mailing) address to the resume'.
It's a letter. That means use proper headings, date, and include both your signature (in ink) and printed name. Also, be sure to include your own title, if you have one and you're still currently in that position.
Since you're changing career fields, this is a point that should be included in the cover letter. But be sure to show how what you learned in your previous field can be applied to your new field and, if at all possible, to the benefit of the organization you're applying at. Transition, transition, transition.
If you have to print the letter for mailing or dropping off (as opposed to attaching it as a file in an e-mail), I'd recommend printing on plain, blank paper. Avoid color paper or paper with graphics or graphical margins. Two reasons for this: a) It distracts the reader from the points you're making, and b) it may cause the reader to erroneously suppose that you don't have a whole lot to offer, which is why you're resorting to special effects. Dazzle them in the interview. Only intrigue them with the cover letter.
A sample:
To: Mr. Anthony Stark Director of Research and Development Avengers Inc. Stark Tower 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166-0005
Fm: Deonne'I Davis (your cell# here) (your e-mail address here)
Re: Senior Research Team Lead Position
27 September 2020
Mr. Stark,
Regards, (your signature) Deonne'l Davis Senior Supply Chain Manager Mega Corporation