A letter of a job application, also known as a cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provide additional information about your skills and experience to the recruiter. The letter of application is intended to provide detailed information on the candidate’s eligibility for the job.
Your resume’s cover letter is one of the strongest tools in your job hunt. It can strengthen a weak resume, distinguish you from boring job candidates, and help you make a connection with the hiring manager that would otherwise be impossible. A cover letter (also known as a covering letter or application letter) is a one-page document that introduces a job seeker’s work history, professional skills, and personal interest in applying for a job. Your cover letter should include relevant professional experience, a persuasive matter, and avoid basic spelling and grammar mistakes.
Key points of job application cover letters
- · Include relevant information regarding your qualification and work experience.
- · The appeal of the letter should be eye-catching.
- · Present yourself in an impressive tone.
- · A cover letter should be totally related with the job requirement.
- · End your letter with a reason for the recruiter to contact you.
- · A cover letter should not be exceeded one page in length.
- · A good conclusion that reiterates your interest in the job.
- · Include brief-introduction of your key traits which are useful for the job.
- · Avoid using exaggeration words as it leads to a negative impact.
- · Sign off the cover letter by mentioning all the contact details.
Job-Application Sample Letter-
Write an application for seeking the job of a Software Engineer in a company ‘Crescent Industries Noida’. Mention all the necessary details (Suppose you are Lalit Kumar).
Lalit Kumar Adarsh Nagar
Haldwani, Nainital, Pin-Code- 263139
E-Mail- lalit123@gmail.com, Mob- 839382**** Date: 08/02/2020
The Manager Crescent Industries
R.T. Road, Noida Uttar Pradesh, India.
Subject: Job Application for the post of an Engineer Supervisor. Dear sir,
With reference to your advertisement in ‘The Times of India’ dated on 29/01/2020. I have the honour to offer my services as an Engineer supervisor in your renowned company. As requested, I have enclosed a complete job application, certification, and resume.
The role is very appealing to me, and I believe that my strong technical experience and education make me a highly competitive candidate for this position. With an MCA degree in computer programming, I have a comprehensive understanding of the full lifecycle of software development projects. I also have experience in learning and applying new technologies as appropriate. Kindly consider my CV for additional information on my experience.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you. Yours sincerely
Lalit Kumar
Enclosures:
[i] Copies of certificates and testimonials.
[ii] CV