Identify and address the recipient

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Identify the hiring manager and direct your letter specifically to him/her. Even if this takes a little investigation on your part, the effort will be a detail that sets the tone. It shows respect for the reader and attention to detail. Make sure you spell the names right, or this exercise is for nothing! Get more advice on this HERE. It's the small details that can make a big difference.



Step 2: Personalize
Sending a letter to “Dear Hiring Manager”, followed by “I'm applying for XYZ job I found on your website”, then concluding with “I look forward to being interviewed, and I've attached my resume for you to review”, tells me nothing about you other than you could care less about the job and you’ve been recycling the same letter for every application. Why should I waste my time on you?

Your cover letter is your chance to say this is why you need to pick me. This is why I want ecuador phone number library to work for your company. Here’s why I'm the right person for the job. It’s your last shot in the application process to tie it all together for the hiring manager and give them a compelling reason to bring you in for an interview. Lead off with your personal reasons, maintaining a professional tone, of why you're interested and what moved you to apply for the job.

Here’s an example of an opening paragraph that works:



I've been a loyal Nike brand ambassador ever since my dad gave me my first "Just Do It" T-shirt as a kid. When I saw that you had an opening for a Financial Analyst I knew this is my opportunity to work at a company that embodied everything I love about sports, fitness, and being an athlete.



This opener still identifies what job you applied for, but it also tells me a little bit about you, why Nike is where you want to work and that it is a has a personal connection to your life. That’s the kind of person who gets an interview. That’s who I want working next to me. Connection made!

You may think that’s easy to do when it’s a company like Nike. Sure, it has prestige, but you should be able to find some connection between the job and why you want to work there regardless. If not, should you be trying to work there?

For the non-believers, here’s an example aimed at a mom-and-pop style printing company:

Beautiful design never goes out of style. Neither does good business. My father owned his own small business for 15 years, so I know how difficult it is to make it work. Samuels Printing has done just that, and I would like to contribute to your continued success as your new in-house graphic designer.