How to Write a Covering Letter

Organizational skills, communication skills, research skills and others are important for most jobs. Show the employer that you have those skills and that they are appropriate for the vacancy. Do not assume that the employer knows it already and that it is obvious. When you are reading hundreds or thousands of applicant forms all at once, the employer will thank you for spelling things out and making it easy for them.

You can also highlight your skills from your background to indicate your ability to be a team member or a hard worker. Be clear and concise and don't leave anything to the imagination. Connect the dots in the most obvious (but smart) way for the employer. Don't expect the employer to 'read between the lines' and do not assume anything. If something is not obvious, don't assume the employer will look it up. They don't have time to read your thoughts and correct your spelling mistakes.

Ending your covering letter

How to end your covering letter is another important part of writing a covering letter. But this is the easiest part of writing a covering letter. You can simply write that you look forward to hearing from them soon.

A covering letter should be neat and on a good looking piece of paper. A cover letter is an example of your professionalism and pride in your work.

Should I use the same cover letter for all job application?

It is not wise to use the same cover letter for every job you apply for. Since the covering letter is supposed to link your skills to the skill sets required for a particular job and a particular company, a generic and cut and paste covering letter can ruin your chance of getting an interview.

Everyone has unique skill sets. It is up to you to show the employer that you are the one in a covering letter and then in an interview.