oDesk Recommended: Cover Letter
A Cover Letter is important in applying here at oDesk. It is your way of communicating with your would-be employer and saying that you are fit for the job. A good cover letter can gain better results. Here are some tips on how to make a good cover letter:
1. Must not be generic.
Buyers know what is a generic cover letter and what is not. Do not attempt to get a generic cover letter to send it to your buyer. It won’t land you that job.
2. Must have a purpose
The purpose of the cover letter is simple. Provide all the necessary information to the Buyer in order for the buyer to take interest of you.
3. Impress
Making a good cover letter reflects your personality. Know your audience…well, in this case, Buyer. Take note of the Buyers location and time and if it ever has a company profile take note of that also. Impress your Buyer by noting all the achievements and skills that you may have, related to what you are applying for. Remember that when you are writing a cover letter, you are also showing your communicating skills.
4. Content
Aside from impressing your buyer, it also must contain good content. A good content answers the following questions:
- why you want to work at that specific company,
- why you fit with that company
- how you qualify for the position to which you applying.
5. Formal
A cover letter should be in paragraph form (save bulleted lists for your resume) with a conversational, though formal, tone.
The first paragraph should be brief, perhaps two or three sentences, stating
what job you are applying for and how you learned about it any personal contacts you have in or with the company your general qualifications for the job.
The body of your letter should consist of one to three longer paragraphs in which you expand upon your qualifications for the position. Pick out the most relevant qualifications listed in your resume and discuss them in detail, demonstrating how your background and experience qualify you for the job. Be as specific as possible, and refer the reader to your resume for additional details.
The concluding paragraph of your letter should request an interview (or some other response, as appropriate). State where and when you can be reached, and express your willingness to come to an interview or supply further information. Close by thanking your reader for his or her time and consideration.
In addition to that, A good cover letter must NOT contain any misspelled words. Address it to your Buyer by stating its name. If you don’t know the name, you can use Mr,,Ms.,Miss,Mrs.Sir,Ma’am. and most of all, be natural. Do not attempt to make cover letters that does not reflect you.
A cover letter should be in paragraph form (save bulleted lists for your resume) with a conversational, though formal, tone.
The first paragraph should be brief, perhaps two or three sentences, stating
what job you are applying for and how you learned about it any personal contacts you have in or with the company your general qualifications for the job.
The body of your letter should consist of one to three longer paragraphs in which you expand upon your qualifications for the position. Pick out the most relevant qualifications listed in your resume and discuss them in detail, demonstrating how your background and experience qualify you for the job. Be as specific as possible, and refer the reader to your resume for additional details.
The concluding paragraph of your letter should request an interview (or some other response, as appropriate). State where and when you can be reached, and express your willingness to come to an interview or supply further information. Close by thanking your reader for his or her time and consideration.
In addition to that, A good cover letter must NOT contain any misspelled words. Address it to your Buyer by stating its name. If you don’t know the name, you can use Mr,,Ms.,Miss,Mrs.Sir,Ma’am. and most of all, be natural. Do not attempt to make cover letters that does not reflect you.
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