What is a cover letter?

In brief, it is a document attached with your resume and CV while applying for a job. It is also known as a motivational letter or a letter of introduction. Job seekers use cover letter as a tool of introducing themselves to the potential employers explaining that in what respects they are suitable for a particular job and how they stand out from others in performing that job effectively. Employers may examine a cover letter very thoughtfully and concretely to screen out the unfit candidates who are not possessing even the basic skills required to perform a particular job. Cover letters are generally of two categories, namely application letter and inquiry letter. It is a (typically) one-pager document that goes beyond your resume to explain in detail that how you can prove yourself to be a value addition asset for the company. They are marketing devices since whenever you are appearing for an interview you are in some respects selling yourself to the company.

At On Sky Global, you will be thoroughly taught about the different types of cover letters as it is covered in the syllabus in business English. For the time being you can note that there are namely 5 broad components in a cover letter. Firstly, you have to begin with a salutation wherein you should try to get the name of the hirer as it will give a good impression of yours to the hirer and if not, you can quote it like “To whom it may be concerned” or “Dear hiring manager”. Secondly, you have to introduce yourself highlighting your strengths and how you are suitable for a particular position you have applied for. Thirdly, the applicant must cover his/her achievements and should throw a light on the key competencies he/she possesses. You can also place some examples of achievements here which you are not able to mention in your resume. Fourthly, in this section highlight the information which you know about the company, like the company’s objectives, upcoming projects, or the work culture as it will give an idea to the hirer that you have done some preliminary work. Lastly, summarize what you want to offer.

Though you will be given detailed training on how to design your resume and the cover letter while pursuing the business English course at On Sky Global, here also we are sharing some tips for your benefit:- While writing a cover letter, ensure that the cover letter is tailoring the requirements for the position you are applying for and make sure that it is unique in nature, it must specify that how you will add value with respect to which you must try to quantify your successes, use keywords wherever possible and circle out specific skills or qualifications which are critical to the job, have a look at samples before writing your own since it will give an idea of information that is to be included and is relevant for the job and make sure that you remove the spelling and grammatical errors (you can seek help from a career counsellor as well).

Cover letters may help a job seeker to catch an eye of a prospective employer so it should be perfect in all respects and should seem professional to the reader.

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