4. Cover Letters
When a person starts looking for a job,
will generally ask for four things. The first
an application. This document is provided by the
either through direct contact at the employer's location,
online. Most applications are now filled online, but
organizations still accept hard-copy applications. Once the application
submitted, the employer will contact you if he
interested in hiring you. This is when an
must begin to work on his or her
documents.
When submitting a resume to an employer,
is important to include a cover letter. A
letter can either be a hard-copy document on
own, or be written in the text area
an email. It is recommended that you create
cover letter and attach it to the email,
with your resume when sending it in. You
then use the text area of the email
respond to the resume request and to indicate
you are including a cover letter.
What goes
the cover letter is very important. This is
the applicant introduces himself, or herself to the
and tells the employer why the job is
for them. Your cover letter should thank the
for the opportunity, briefly explain why you are
in the job, and why you would be
good fit. It is a good idea to
the organization prior to writing your cover letter
that you know a little about what the
does. This is also good advice when writing
resume. Always use good grammar and spelling, and
't forget to spellcheck your documents. Most resumes and
letters are emailed into the organization's human resources
, but it is also a good idea to
a hard copy.
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