CONVINCE YOUR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYER

The cover letter is the first thing your prospective employer would look at. Therefore your cover letter must be written well and call to attention those elements of your background the employer is specifically looking for.

A short list of items that a cover letter should include are:
• Cover letters should highlight Education, Leadership abilities and Experience with specific examples
• Cover letters should reflect your attitude, motivation, enthusiasm and communication skills.
• Cover letters should provide information about your expertise on the specific job for which you are applying.

• Your cover letter should provide information on the advertisement its date and the post for which you are applying. Providing even a sample of work would be an advantage.
• Your Cover letter should show initiative on your part. You could reflect this by saying I will contact you in a week’s time to know more about the employment opportunities or the status of your application.
• Mark your calendar and make that call or it will reflect poorly on your personality.

Make your first impression be the best impression with your cover letter and continue it with good work to take your career to new heights.