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Writing a Cover Letter

How to Write a Cover Letter

Hiring managers receive tonnes of applications and a well-written cover letter could determine whether you get an interview or not. In these competitive times they might not even get read if certain pieces of information aren’t found quickly.

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Here are some tips on how to craft a good cover letter:

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Tailor each cover letter for each job application.

Find out the name of the person hiring and address it to them. As in conversations, if you mention a person’s name, it keeps their attention longer than if you don’t.

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If the job specifies a required qualification e.g. CCNA certification, make sure you highlight that you have this near the top of your cover letter.

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We have come across cases where applicants possessing the necessary qualities were not called in for an interview because they buried the key points in their CV.