Hi All,
We all know how should a perfect resume look like.In this article we shall discuss about the importance of a "cover letter" with your resume.A "cover letter" presents your intentions,qualification and availability to the employer in an appealing format.It acts as a personalized letter and gives you an opportunity to create the first great impression.
Now,lets find out why should we have a cover letter with the resume:
- Just as you cannot get into the interviewer's room without his permission,similarly,your resume cannot be presented solo without a cover letter.The cover letter is your first opportunity to introduce yourself to the interviewer before the interviewer reads through your resume.
- A cover letter would reflect that you are serious about your job application to the respective company.Mention in the cover letter,the reason why you want to work with the company and display your knowledge about the company you have applied for so that the interviewer knows that you have done a research about the company.
- A cover letter should be clear and upto the point.Mention your specific job title,reasons why you consider yourself suitable for the applied position,and a brief highlight about your career goals and prior achievements.
- Highlight your relevant skills in the cover letter as it gives an introduction about your resume.So,the cover letter should contain information that gives a positive impression about you.
- Do not mention your conflict with your previous employers and do not write sarcastic remarks about your present employer as that will leave a negative impression about you.
- Always mention your salary expectation and/salary history in the cover letter.Do not mention it in the resume.
- In the cover letter mention clearly that you are available for a personal interview.Mention your email id and conatct #'s so that you are contactable anytime.
- A professionally and well-written cover letter can brighten your prospects of a better career.So,make sure that your cover letter is error free so that it attracts the interviewer.
The above are very important points to remember while preparing a resume.A resume is incomplete without a cover letter.So,make sure the next time,you present your resume with a cover letter for better career prospects.
Regards,
Kavita
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