Formatting and organization
True or False, There is only one format for cover letter.
False.
What other option do we have when we are uncertaint about your contact's gender?
You can use the person's full name
why the argument is an important part of your cover letter?
because it allows you to persuade your reader why you are a good fit for the company and the job
What is important write in your Cover Letter when you are closing it ?
Restates your main points and reveals what you plan to do after your readers have received your resume and cover letter .
What is the most important thing to show in the introduction?
The most important is to brielfy overview why your values and goals align with the organization's and how you will help them
Is it important for you to know about the company when you are writing your argument? Why?
Yes. When writing your argument, it is essential for you to learn as much as possible about the company and the job. It will give you confidence and help to explain why you are important for that position
Do employers will read your documents with more interest if you mentioned that you are going to initiate the followup or contact them?
Yes
How accurate should the descriptions be in defining the subject skills?
The subject should be trustworthy and real in revealing his/her own skills. He/she should include what he/she has embodied from past experiences, repeateadly performed, and he/she feels some sort of mastery over them.
In case you've heard about this job from another person, why should you make sure that person has a good rapport with the reader?
Because the company might think you have the same behavior as the other person. And in case that person is not a good employee, the chances of you getting the job are slim.
What are some of the things you should try in your argument?
In your cover letter you should to show your most important skills s/he seek. Also, Convince your reader that the company will benefit from hiring you. A strong reason why your employer should hire you and how they will benefit from the relationship is important to point. Plus, maintain an upbeat/personable tone is a good idea because will help to avoid explaining your entire resume.
Should you initiate the contact or the followup after sending your documents?
No, you will need to do that if you mentioned in your closing paragraph.
Which information is essencial in the cover letter?
heading: Contact information. introduction: Who you are and why you are writing. why you are interested in the position. argument: Why you are a good fit for the job. show how much you know about the company and the job. closing: Inform when you are going to contact the reader, your Phone and email and thank the reader.
What do you have to do before moving on to the argument part?
Review how you align with the organization and how your skills match what they're looking for, you can forecast the contents of your cover letter
What you can use as a source when you a building a cover letter?
As a source, you can use your Resume when you are working in a cover letter
Should I do proofread for my letter after finishing it?
Yes, It will be more better if you can do it after couple of days so you can recognize any mistakes or mention any missing parts, you can also ask your colleagues to read it so they can give you a helpful feedback.