Promote yourself and excite the employer to read your resume
Do’s:
- Address to the real person’s name, if you do not do you can find it through the company website, LinkedIn or another channel
- Focus on specific opportunity
- Research the company and convey why you have interest for this position (i.e admiration for the company’s cause)
- Tailor your cover letter to each of the desired requirements
- Bring out how your background meets their needs in a comprehensive narrative
- Be specific positive, confident and brief
- Profile your top qualification, such as a high GPA, unique skill sets, professional advancement, etc.
- Show solutions for potential employers’ pain points and how you can meet their needs
- Mention the referral source at the top if you were referred
- Close with a call of action
Don’ts:
- Do not address to “whom it may concern” in your salutation
- Do not say you are the ‘best candidate’ and ‘perfect fit’ (let the employer make that assessment)
- Do not make the letter about your wants, but how you can help
- Do not talk badly about the previous employer
- Do not forget to proof read
If you have any questions or need assistance please contact IPN Team.