COVER LETTER

AQSA YASIN
AMINA MAHBOB
RABBIA AYOUB

WHAT IS A COVER LETTER?

It expresses your
interest and
qualifications for a
prospective
employer.

THE COVER LETTER WILL:

Introduce you as a candidate.

Clarify the position for which you are
applying for.
Enable you to highlight your strengths.
Ask an employer to take action.

WHAT SHOULD MY COVER

LETTER ACCOMPLISH?
Introduce the main points of your resume.

why you are writing.

why you are the best person for the job.

And when you will contact him or her.

 It demonstrates your
interest and
knowledge of the
company.

FORMAT
No longer than one typed page
Three Parts

Why you are sending your resume

How your qualifications match the job

Conclusion
Begin each paragraph with a clear topic
sentence

HOW TO MAKE IT MORE

EFFECTIVE?
Describe following:

interest in the specific organization

relevant skills or experiences.

Should be complement

Not duplicate the resume

TYPES OF COVER LETTER

There are three types of cover letter:

Application cover letter

Prospecting letter

Networking letter

APPLICATION COVER LETTER

a letter which responds to a known job

opening.

It should be formatted in a professional way

and always include proper salutations and
closings.

PROSPECTING LETTER

A letter which inquires about possible

positions.

This cover letter also details your skills in the

area of work you are looking for.

NETWORKING COVER LETTER:

A letter which requests information and

assistance in your job search.

WHY COVER LETTER IS IMP?

A resume is of limited value to an employer

if he doesnt know what kind of work you
want to do.

A cover letter tells him the type of position

youre seeking.

And exactly how you are qualified for that

position.

DIFFERENCE B/W COVER LETTER

AND RESUME

Difference b/w resume and cover letter is

that resume should provide the reader with a
better understanding.
Cover letter should connect the dots for the
reader and show the previous experiences to
apply for job for which he is applying.

PARTS OF COVER LETTER

Heading

Introduction

Argument/Body

Closing

DATE:

Include the current date in the format of

month, day, and year. For example: march 9,
2016.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF EMPLOYER

Name and title of the person reviewing
your application - spelled correctly
Name and full mailing address of the
organization
Employers are always impressed when a
cover letter is addressed to them
specifically.

HEADING

Provide your contact information.

Include the date you are writing the letter.

Include the address of the company

INTRODUCTION

State for what job you are applying.

Explain where you heard about it.

Mention your skills.

Experience relevant to job.

ARGUMENT/BODY

Highlight your strongest qualifications for the

position for which you are applying.

Demonstrate how these qualifications will

benefit the employer.

Refer employers to your enclosed resume.

BODY INCLUDES:

Body includes three paragraphs:

First paragraph:
purpose of cover letter is to introduce

yourself to employer that you are a potential

candidate.
It should include information why you are
writing.

Second paragraph:

Show the employer why you're a

good match for job

Show that you've researched for the

organization, and understand its needs.

Third paragraph:
Thank the employer for considering your

application.

Express your desire to meet for an interview

in the near future.

CLOSING

Close with a strong reminder of why you are

a good candidate.

Request an interview in some way.

Provide contact information.

Thank them!

Sign your name and print it underneath.

PURPOSE OF COVER LETTER

It introduces yourself to an organization.

Demonstrate your interest in the company or
a specific vacancy.

It draw attention to your resume and

motivate the reader for your interview.

KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER

Appeal to company values

Attitudes

Goals

Projects

CONT..

Elaborate on information in your resume.

Evidence of qualifications.

Spell check and proofread.

Proofread for grammatical errors.

The letter should be error-free.

CONT.

Send a customized cover letter.

Target your cover letter.

Dont repeat your rsum.

CONT.

Write simply and clearly.

Keep copies of all your cover letters.

Demonstrate confidence

Make sure the tone of the cover letter is

upbeat.

SUMMARY

Explain why you are sending a resume

Tell how you learned about the position or

the organization.

Convince the reader to look at your resume.

Focus on elements of your background.

CONT.

Indicate your positive qualities like attitude,

personality.

Provide any information that was requested

in the job posting.

Indicate your desire for an interview.

DONT :

Repeat your resume in your cover letter.

Send a resume by mail without including a

cover letter.

Use the same cover letter to apply to every

position.

THANK
YOU!