Why do we need a good resume? What makes a good CV / resume?
When applying for a job in internationally, it is usual to have to submit a Curriculum Vitae or CV (also known as a resume in the USA). A CV is a personal history of one’s education, professional history and job qualifications with a strong emphasis on specific skills relating to the position being applied for.
When short-listing for suitable interview candidates, employers will usually make this decision based on the CV and possibly a cover letter. A cover letter or covering letter is a letter of introduction attached to, or accompanying another document such as a “curriculum vitae”. Cover letters are generally one page at most in length, divided into a header, introduction, body, and closing.
Basic cover letter format:
Header
Cover letters use standard business letter style, with the sender''''s address and other information, the recipient''''s contact information, and the date sent after either the sender''''s or the recipient''''s address. The final part of the header is a salutation (e.g., \"Dear Hiring Managers\").
Introduction
The introduction briefly states the specific position desired, and is designed to catch the employer''''s immediate interest.
Body
The body highlights or amplifies on material in the resume or job application, and explains why the job seeker is interested in the job and would be of value to the employer. Also, matters discussed typically include skills, qualifications, and past experience. If there are any special things to note such as availability date, they may be included as well.
Closing
A closing sums up the letter, and indicates the next step the applicant expects to take. It may indicate that the applicant intends to contact the employer; although many favor the more indirect approach of simply saying that the applicant will look forward to hearing from or speaking with the employer. After the closing is a valediction (\"Yours sincerely\"), and then a signature line.
Cover Letters- detailed.
What Is A Cover Letter?
A cover letter is an accompanying letter that serves as the introduction to your resume. No resume should be sent without one. The cover letter is created separately and individually for each position. It is an extension of your resume and reflects your knowledge of the employer’s needs.
What Is The Purpose Of The Cover Letter?
The purpose of the cover letter is to introduce yourself to an organization, demonstrate your interest in the company or a specific vacancy, draw attention to your resume and motivate the reader to interview you. Often this letter is the first contact you have with a prospective employer. A neat, concise, well-written letter can entice the employer to read your resume with greater interest and improve your chances of getting an interview.
How Should Cover Letters Be Organized?
The cover letter typically consists of three parts: Introduction, Body and Closing. Within these three parts you must get the following three points across:
- Why you are specifically interested in the organization
- Why they should be particularly interested in you
- When and how you will contact them to follow up and schedule an appointment
Introduction
The beginning of your letter should capture the employer’s interest, identify the position for which you are applying or your career objective, be sure to mention your source of information, and describe your interest in that particular opening.
Body
The body of your letter (1-2 paragraphs) should show that you understand the nature of the position by explaining how your qualifications relate to it. You should include examples of the skills and qualities from your resume that you believe make you a particularly strong candidate. Use this section as an opportunity to illustrate more specifically how you think your experience can contribute to the organization.
Closing
Since your objective is to secure an interview, you want to establish a flow of action that produces an invitation to do so. In your closing you should suggest what you would like the reader to do or what action you plan to take to maintain contact. This may take the form of a request for an interview or a statement of your intent to follow up in the near future with a phone call.
{To help, apps like “Grammarly” may be useful for basic things but their suggestions for job applications are, in my opinion, terribly generic and quite boastful….I would avoid their templates^^}
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