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There will always be situations when you will need to write a good cover letter. For example, you may currently hold a staff role but are applying for a supervisory one – use a cover letter to explain why you are qualified for the more senior position. Or, you can explain any gaps in your résumé due circumstances such as travel, school, or motherhood. A cover letter also gives you the opportunity to say something personal about yourself, which can differentiate you from other applicants. Ultimately, the cover letter should make the recruiter's job easier. • The letter must be brief.
• The letter should be
formally addressed to the recipient (i.e., Ms/Mrs./Dr./Mr.
Smith). If you do not know the person's name, call
to find out.
• The letter should show
enthusiasm and that you know something about the
job and the employer.
• The first paragraph should
refer to the position for which you are applying,
and don't forget to give the reference number of
the job, if applicable.
• The letter should explain
how your skills and experience fit the position and
what additional factors you would bring to the job.
• Use bullets or point
form for items that you want to emphasize. (In this
internet era, many people browse for content rather
than read text, so you have to appeal to this mindset.)
• In your concluding paragraph,
request an action – an interview or phone call
– and indicate that you will be following up
with either a phone call or email.
• Thank them for their
consideration.
• Include your contact
information after your name. Finally, make sure that your cover letter (like your résumé) contains no typos or grammatical errors. Such errors look unprofessional and can detract from the content! Discuss This ArticleHave something you'd like to say? Tell us what you think! Read and post comments for this article. Like this article? Read more! Browse our archive of 1,600 career resources. Also, see our master index of all MedHunters articles! Find a JobChoose your career: MedHunters is the world's biggest healthcare job board. Our job directory has 17,366 jobs with 2,444 hospitals and other direct employers. We want you to find your next job on MedHunters. Need Help? Call us at 1-888-884-8242, email us at info@medhunters.com or sign up now. Have an article or story for MedHunters? Email us today at submissions@medhunters.com. |
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