1. © 2014 wheresjenny.com WRITING A COVER LETTER SHOULD I WRITE A COVER LETTER?

2. © 2014 wheresjenny.com HOW TO START?  When you are mailing in a resume, it is necessary to send a cover letter. The cover letter is your way of introducing yourself and yourresume.  The cover letter should have your name, address and phone number on the top of the page  Then just like a business letter, you have the company's information on the left margin. f in the classified ad it has a contact name out that was your greeting, if it said something like Human Resources address you letter to Sir or Madam.

3. © 2014 wheresjenny.com PRECAUTIONS: When writing your cover letter, mention the ad that you are responding to as well as your interest in applying for the job. Try to summarize your skills into one of two lines in the cover letter but do not recite your resume, that's why you attached it to the letter. Try to keep the letter short maybe a paragraph or two. Explain why in the cover letter that you make a good asset to their company.

4. © 2014 wheresjenny.com checklist to follow when writing your cover letter: 1. Use the same type of paper you have used for your resume. 2. Make sure that all of your words and names are spelled correctly. 3. Sell yourself a little; make them interested in you enough to give you an interview. 4. Make sure you are sending an original and not a copy. Sign the original in blue or black ink. 5. It is ok to request an interview, you can simple say, I am interested in possibly coming in for an interview and discussing my resumefurther. 6. If you wish to research the company's background incorporate what they do and why you can be an asset to them.

5. © 2014 wheresjenny.com Dear Mr. Brown, I am writing to enquire if you have any vacancies in your company. I enclose my CV for your information. I have had extensive vacation work experience in office environments, the retail sector and service industries, giving me varied skills and the ability to work with many different types of people. I believe I could fit easily into your team. I am a conscientious person who works hard and pays attention to detail. I'm flexible, quick to pick up new skills and eager to learn from others. I also have lots of ideas and enthusiasm. I'm keen to work for a company with a great reputation and high profile like [insert company name]. I have excellent references and would be delighted to discuss any possible vacancy with you at your convenience. In case you do not have any suitable openings at the moment, I would be grateful if you would keep my CV on file for any future possibilities. Yours sincerely This may vary according to the nature of the organization you're applying to.