Writing a cover letter for your job application is so important but many people find it difficult to get the words just right. Yet if you produce a badly written cover letter you may ruin the chances of your application succeeding. If you could write a really good quality cover letter it would make the whole process much easier and take away at least some of the stress of job hunting.

Your cover letter is generally the first document most potential employers will read, looking for insight into your reasons for applying. So your job is to make sure it introduces you effectively and positively.

Let me show you what you should do and what you should not do.

A cover letter's primary job is to provoke the reader's interest. Once you have their interest it must provide sufficient relevant information so that they want to know more about you. Don't forget, a cover letter can only create interest it can't get you a job.

Now when writing your cover letters you must be sure to:

Customize every cover letter so that it is specifically written for this particular job;

Use an easy style of language with well chosen words and no jargon;

Emphasize exactly how you are able to contribute to the company or organization;

Illustrate your knowledge, interest and enthusiasm for the advertised job;

Explain why you are interested in joining their organization;

Illustrate how your skills match the job description;

Check your cover letter carefully for any spelling errors or other typos;

Use the formal style of address when you send your letter by name to the person advertising.

You will also find that your cover letter will get much better results if you always try to show that:

You know what employers want;

Your strengths have the edge over the competition;

You tailor your cover letter to meet their specific employer's needs.

The obvious things to avoid that point to badly written or presented cover letters include:

The same cover letter has been photocopied or obviously used for another job;

The cover letter doesn't attach all the information the employer requested;

The cover letter contains spelling, grammar or typo errors;

Your skills and qualifications don't match the job description or person specification;

No obvious effort has been made to show you interest in THIS job.

If you need more specific guidance on writing great cover letters or could use some examples to help you just visit my website at the address below.

Peter Fisher
http://www.cover-letter-world.com/