Writing A Cover Letter

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As we grow up, we need to start thinking about our future. Usually, the first thing to come to our minds is what job we’ll have. But the question is, how do you apply for a job? How do you write a resume? What’s a cover letter? How do you act while you’re at your job? All of these questions are important, but are pretty easy to understand and learn if you set your mind to it. The first step, and one of the most important steps, is applying for a job. If a company is looking for a job, you have to go to their building and ask for an application. When you have it, do not fill it out while you’re there. Take the application home and fill it out there. Before filling out the application, you must read it over first. If you read it before you …show more content…

Not all jobs require you to write one, but if they do, cover letters can make you seem like a very serious and professional person. Before anything, you have to write down the company’s name, address, and zip code. You also have to write down your contact information, like your phone number, address, and email. Don’t introduce the company name to the letter. Instead, put down “To whom it may concern”. Then, in your first paragraph, you introduce yourself. Explain why you are applying for this job. Avoid saying anything negative, like “it’s my only option”. Keep whoever is reading happy by referring to the company in only a positive light. Next, explain what skills and experiences the company needs out of someone to hire someone, then explain how your skills and experiences apply and work with to what job you’re seeking. In your last paragraph, explain how you came to know about this job you’re seeking, then ask politely for a follow up, or interview/call back. Sign off with your signature, not your print name. Once you’re done, read over your completed letter for perfect grammar, spelling, and punctuation. If you think it fits, use a thesaurus to make your cover letter seem more professional. The neater your letter is, the more likely you’re going to get an interview. Also, be sure to check if your contact information is right. This is how you write a cover …show more content…

The most important thing to do is dress professionally. Make yourself look presentable. Refer to whoever is interviewing you in the most polite ways possible. Sit up straight, have all the information present that your interviewer may ask for, and look as if you have been making a real effort to get this job. Treat everyone who may possibly have an influence on whether or not you’ll have this job with the most respect possible. Everyone you happen to talk to is important. When the interview is finished, thank whoever is interviewing you for their time. This is how you act while at an

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