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#BestofFSCBlog : Today’s Job Market, Yeah, Crafting A Compelling Letter Of Interest(Cover Letter) To Ignite Your Job Search is a Good Thing…. Want to Stand Out? Cover Letter is a Good Idea?

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“How important are cover letters?” wondered Ashley after hiring a resume writer and realizing most jobs also required to send a cover letter. This is probably the #1 question candidates ask when applying for a job. Many jobs have the cover letter as optional, but it leaves job seekers wondering if they should send it and how much they should customize it.

The simple answer is that it is very important if you want to stand out from the crowd. A well-crafted letter of interest can set you apart from the competition in today’s cut-throat job market. Whether you’re seeking a new opportunity, changing your career path, or simply striving to make a lasting impression, mastering the art of writing a captivating letter of interest can be a game-changer.

Understanding the Purpose of a Letter of Interest

A letter of interest is a crucial tool for expressing your interest in a specific position, company, or industry, even when there’s no formal job opening. The ultimate goal is to leave a lasting impression and position yourself as a valuable asset to the organization. A well-written letter of interest can be highly effective in uncovering unadvertised opportunities and showcasing your proactive initiative.

Although a resume summarizes your skills and experience, a cover letter provides a detailed account of your desire for a specific job and an opportunity to showcase your personality. You can think of the cover letter as the marriage between the prospective job description and your resume: your chance to show your interviewer how well your skills match the job right before the interview.

Sometimes cover letters are optional, but they are always a good way to tailor your experience to the specific job. While it may seem daunting to create a cover letter for every role you apply to, it can force you to be very specific and focused on the job you want to avoid overworking and spreading yourself too thin in the job search. Having a clear understanding of your goals can greatly simplify writing a cover letter.

Writing an outstanding statement of interest

1. Start with Research: Research the company, its values, mission, and recent achievements. This knowledge will enable you to tailor your letter to the organization’s needs and demonstrate your genuine interest.

2. Make Your Opening Engaging: Capture the reader’s attention with a relevant anecdote, striking industry statistic, or thought-provoking question.

3. Showcase Your Value: Highlight your skills, experiences, and accomplishments that align with the company’s requirements. Be specific and focus on how you can contribute to their success.

4. Customize Your Letter: It is important to avoid using generic templates when writing a cover letter. Instead, tailor your letter to the specific company and job you are interested in. This will show your dedication and help you stand out. Elainy Mata emphasizes in Harvard Business Review the importance of writing only one page and, of course, having a template to start, but always tailoring it to make it sound like you and to make it sound like it is only for them.

5. Express Enthusiasm: Clearly state your interest in the organization and the role you’re targeting. Convey your passion for the industry and your excitement about the potential to contribute.

6. Highlight Cultural Fit: Emphasize your alignment with the company’s culture and values. This demonstrates that you’ve done your homework and can seamlessly integrate into their team.

7. Address Needs and Challenges: Address specific challenges the company might be facing and briefly propose how your skills could help tackle those issues.

8. Maintain a Professional Tone: Make sure to maintain a formal and professional tone throughout the letter and proofread for grammar and spelling errors to demonstrate attention to detail.

 

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How to craft a cover letter when switching careers

If you are changing careers, crafting a new cover letter can be challenging. Upwork recommends including in the cover letter the following: your transferable skills, why you are switching careers, your expression of interest/excitement in the company and a powerful closing paragraph.

Crafting a compelling expression of interest

Crafting a compelling Expression of Interest (EOI) is crucial to make your application stand out. These five tips can help you create an EOI that resonates with the hiring company:

  • Identify your unique strengths and experiences that differentiate you from other candidates.
  • Quantify your achievements whenever possible.
  • Strike a balance between confidence and humility.
  • Mention any relevant connections within the company.
  • Conclude your letter with a call to action.

In the ever-evolving job market, a compelling letter of interest can open doors you never knew existed. By meticulously researching the company, tailoring your letter, and effectively showcasing your value, you can leave a lasting impression that sparks curiosity and potential collaboration. Remember, a well-crafted letter of interest is not just a document; it’s your foot in the door to a world of career possibilities.

Forbes.com | August 25, 2023

#JobSearch : Writing a Stand-Out Cover Letter. What makes a good cover letter?

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Cover letters seem to be difficult for people, even resume writers. Why is that? What makes a good cover letter?

Cover letters can be fun to write. There really aren’t many ‘rules’ to writing them. You can let your personality shine through. They allow you to positively present your skills, accomplishments, and credentials in a way that will encourage the reader to want to read even more about you (and then move on to the resume).

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There are lots of things I can get into in more depth (types of resumes, scope, presentation, who your audience is, etc.) but for now, I am just going to touch on the basics. In future posts, I will dissect cover letters more closely.

Here are some easy ideas to keep in mind when writing your cover letter:

  • Make sure your intention is clear. In other words, what is the job you are applying for? Clearly state it. Don’t make the reader guess. You could say something like, “…and this is why my qualifications make me a perfect match for the Sales Management position”.
  • Highlight your top achievements. You don’t have to rewrite everything you wrote in the resume, just summarize some of your top accomplishments. Wow them with what you have done.
  • Add your relevant skills or qualifications. Let the reader know what you excel at and what you are capable of. This is a great place to talk about any extra credentials or training you’ve had that relate to the position.
  • Write toward the position you are applying for. When preparing the cover letter, keep in mind the requirements of the position and add your qualifications that match them.
  • Explain what it is you like about the company. Remember, you are trying to woo the company, so tell them what you like about them. Is it the reputation, products/services, location? Let them know why you like them.
  • You are not writing your autobiography. Keep it short, simple and factual. You don’t need to go into why the last job didn’t work out, “…my boss had unrealistic expectations of the staff, so I decided to check out my options…:. Don’t air your dirty laundry or obvious dislike of your most recent employer. Keep it professional.
  • Double check the entire document for accuracy, errors, and syntax. You don’t want to miss a great opportunity because you wrote, “Dear Hiring Manger”.

Another tip is to save that cover letter, copy, and paste it onto a new document, and tweak it for another type of position you may be interested in. I encourage clients to have several “focused” cover letters for different positions they might have in mind. This way, if an opportunity presents itself, you are ready!


FSC Career Blog Author:  Ms. Erin Kennedy, MCD, CMRW, CPRW, CERW, CEMC, is a Certified Professional Resume Writer/Career Consultant, and the President of Professional Resume Services, named one of Forbes “Top 100 Career Websites”. Considered an influencer, she is consistently listed as a “Top Career Expert to Follow” on Twitter and LinkedIn.

FSC Career Blog – August 26, 2020