Remember this letter is the first direct contact between a candidate and an employer. The letter should be well written and presented. It usually has 3 paragraphs in which you should:
- state your wish to apply and say what you have learned about the job,
say why you are interested in the position and relate your interests to those of the company;
- show how you can help the company with your skills and experience;
- indicate your wish to attend an interview (and possibly state when you would be free to attend).
Thus, to write the letter well you should use the checklist.
1. Remember your goal to get a personal interview.
2. Study the job description or an advertisement carefully. Find out as much as you can about the company and the employer.
3. Focus on your reader. Write to a person, not to a company.
4. Use the first paragraph to state the job and to express your interest in it. Use a positive, confident tone.
5. Use the second paragraph to describe your experience, qualification and present situation.
6.Finish by asking for an interview. Give the details necessary for the employer to contact you easily.
7. Check your letter carefully.
