Jose Said:

Questions about a cover letter with job application?

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If it has been a while since you prepared a resume and job-hunted, you really should invest in a professionally prepared resume, etc. The market has changed so much that many of the library books on resume preparation, cover letters, etc, are out of date.

As for the cover letter, no more than 3 paragraphs, succinct, personalized for each individual and company you send it to. There's more, too much more to put in a post. Get a pro.

Daryl Said:

Job Application Mistake - Addressed Covering Letter Incorrectly?

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Don't sweat the small stuff, if you have good qualifications it will be passed on, generally the human resource director or her secretary will receive applications...if you addressed anyone else only their secretary will open it and forward it to human resources. Upper level executives never see that sort of thing until a final hiring decision is to be made.

Christopher Said:

What's the correct way to attach the Job Application, Cover Letter & Resume together? Staple or paperclip?

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paperclip.1application 2 cover letter.

Ray Said:

How should I title the covering letter for my job application?

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ALWAYS begin the letter with the actual name of the person if you know that person's name other wise you always begin Dear Director of Human Resources: should look similar to this

Your Address

Date

Company Name
Attn: Director of Human Resources
### Name Street
City, State, Zip

RE: Name of Job for which you are applying

Dear Director of Human Resources:

Kindly accept this letter as my application for (insert job title) along with my accompanying resume. blah blah blah. (or similar - without the blahs!)

End with

Sincerely, (never yours faithfully unless you are applying for a pastoral or theological position)

Gerald Said:

Covering letter for a job application?

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Your cover letter transfers your skills to the requirements of that employer. If they want someone with 2 years office experience your cover letter must reflect those years with your accomplishments. An employer really wants to know what you can do for them (employers only hire people so they can make the employer money; positively affect the bottom line).so no one cares why you want the job. They care about what you can DO for them.
Hope this helps.
There are lots of websites that explain cover letters, google "cover letter samples"

Bernard Said:

How long should a covering letter for a job application be?

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I suggest one paragraph.

A cover letter to accompany a CV should be very brief but have enough information that the reader understands what you are sending him.

Ella Said:

How do I write a covering letter for a job application properly?

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The tip I have found helpful is to remember you are not repeating your CV. Loads of people make the mistake of just blethering out their CV again but the point of a covering letter is to highlight out your best points - achievments, skills, what you could bring to the company, etc. Keep it short and sweet and no more than a couple of paragraphs.

ETA: Don't want the letter on public view so deleted it. If you want to see it again, email me. :)