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A cover letter is like a sales document. Do you agree?

A cover letter provides insight into your special qualities that set you apart from other job applicants. If your cover letter is impressive, the recruiter proceeds to the CV. Otherwise, most likely your job application will end up in trash before being looked at! Remember, recruiters are busy people getting tens, if not hundreds, of job applications daily. Stand out from the crowd with a professional cover letter and CV.

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Question added by Kokab Rahman , Managing Director, Head of Business Development , Radeya Business Services http://www.radeya.biz
Date Posted: 2013/12/31
Macario Igang, Jr.
by Macario Igang, Jr. , Recruitment Officer , Mobily

 

In the job market right now, competition is fierce and the chances to stand out are few.  When it comes to marketing yourself, you have to be professional & prepared. That’s why taking time to create a thoughtful, well-written cover letter is vital for you to make a lasting, positive impression to the hiring managers. Cover letter gives you yet another opportunity to state your case; this is using every opportunity to communicate your worth. Employers respond faster when they see interest in you, and cover letters can provide that clear picture of your enthusiasm & career goals. With that, one should carefully compose an effective, to the point cover letter, giving oneself a great platform to describe why he should be hired for the job.

Cover leter is not only  like sales document, it is really your "SALES"document  a  ticket for the job that you want. Your cover letter must stand out among other applicants,.It will give you the big chance to land on the dream job that  you want. By making a cover letter you must consider the following  infos so you can construct a well one;(1) The position your applying to - you need  to make a good  statement on why you like and want the job. (2) Your experiences- apart from wanting the job you need to expalin well your previous experiences and how you can relate it to your applying job. (3)Your strengths- on this matter, you need to showcase on what you got and can contribute to the company that you are applying to.

All these basic infos can help you make a good one cover letter. But remember by doing your cover letter you need to be true to yourself because every words that you will state on it will reflect on you during the interview. Make it simple yet clear  so the interviewer will really understand your intention for  applying for the job

. Hope I help you for this one. Have a great good career for all of us..=')

MOHAMMED ABBAS
by MOHAMMED ABBAS , Assistant Commercial Manager , Elshamal for cement production co.Ltd,Sudan(MASS GROUP HOLDING)

Dear Respectful Manager,

    Good Day

 

     This letter is to introduce myself to you so you can determine how I may be beneficial to your company in the fields of administrative, operations management.

 

  I believe that my organizational skills, a sound degree of professionalism, administrative characteristics and my outgoing personality will enable me to contribute to your high standards. I am confident I can provide many valuable contributions to your organization.

 

   Though my resume is detailed and comprehensive, it cannot fully demonstrate the manner in which I have achieved my skills and experience. Character, personality, and the ability to work in a team environment can be demonstrated in a personal meeting. I would welcome an interview at your earliest convenience.

 

Thank you for your time and consideration. I am certain that I would become a valuable addition to your staff.

 

 

With Best Regards,

 

 

 

 

Joaquim Fialho
by Joaquim Fialho , LOGISTIC , SUPPLY CHAIN AND BUYING MANAGER , SEARCHING FOR A JOB IN ANGOLA, MIDDLE EAST, ASIA , CANADA OR EUA AND ALL AFRICA

Yes, for me it is very important and the company recriter get a general idea about who is contracting.

Laura Cutinha
by Laura Cutinha , Administrative Assistant , Al Mufajah Metal Ind. LLC

i agree to the statement. Cover letter is a Sales document, where u have a chance to show-case your talents which are distinguishing you from others.

Onome Dafiewhare
by Onome Dafiewhare , CORAL INTERNATIONAL NIGERIA 1998 Procurement (N.Y.S.C

It is indeed a sales letter, selling you and declaring your expertise at a job or jobs. It confirms and in some cases supersedes your resume.

P A Cariappa Appaiah
by P A Cariappa Appaiah , back office executive , Inspire Hond

Yes, absolutely, correct, i stand by the statement.

Ali Hassan Ali Osman
by Ali Hassan Ali Osman , Production and Maintenance Manager , Loviseberg Presseri AB

i agree about that and i am doing my best to give the right and good impression to jump to the step of being viewed.

Andrew Operario
by Andrew Operario , Sr. Document Controller/Project Secretary , Nesma & Partners Contracting Co., Ltd.

Yes cover letter is like a sales documents in which you to promote your cv by high lighting you working experience and your field of expertise. Your CV must be detailed and all information should always be accurate and to be backed up with your certificate of employment, training certificates.

Sarwar Hossain
by Sarwar Hossain , Operations And Sales Manager , RK Food & Beverage

Dear Hiring Manager.
I have applied for the post offered in the circular in your company.
I am passionate when it comes to sales operations
in a high/hot and any environment.
I am particularly interested in working for a company that offers open work opportunities and supports my career development by being satisfied with my work.
I possess an associate's Master of Business Administration Certificate in Business from Leading University, Sylhet and have over 15 years’ experience in Sales and marketing environments, This includes over two years' experience in management.
I pride myself on my organizational skills and an ability to motivate a team to do their best work.
I am self motivated and need very little supervision.
I am conscientious about being patient and personable with staff but also firm in order to meet deadlines.
In my current position, my daily activities include doing my own work on timely and cooperate with my team
and making a chart of my work’s.
I am proactive about planning for my work growth and maximizing the system capabilities to minimize errors
and waste. Management has also recognized me for my good oral and written communication skills and my
willingness to create changes within the production environment for exceptional order flow and efficiency.

Thank you for taking the time to review my qualifications for the position in your Company.

I look forward to hearing from you and to my future contribution to the success of your company. should be
tested with real work to verify me.
I always like to take any kind of challenge


Sincerely

Sarwar Hossain

ANANDHA  KANNAN
by ANANDHA KANNAN , Document Controller , AG Facilities Solutions

No. Cover leter is not only  like sales document, it is really your "SALES"document  a  ticket for the job that you want. Your cover letter must stand out among other applicants,.It will give you the big chance to land on the dream job that  you want. 

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