Cover letter

COVER

LETTER

BY:TALITHA NAKHWAN HSB
XII SCIENCE 2

A SUMMARY OF THE COVER LETTER

COVER LETTER
“Actually important on so many levels a CV or Resume is about facts your experience and your

educational background.”

DEFINITION OF THE COVER LETTER

➢ Cover letter is a one-page document that you submit as part of your job application
(alongside your CV or Resume)

➢ Cover letter is the first interaction you will have with a recruiter and as you know first
impressions count so it’s important.

The purpose of cover letter is to introduce you and briefly summarize your professional
background and to interest the employer in reading your resume.

STRUCTURE OF COVER LETTER

➢ Header-input contact information
➢ Greeting the hiring manager
➢ Opening paragraph-grab the reader’s attention with 2-3 of your top achievements
➢ Second paragraph-explain why you’re the perfect candidate for the job
➢ Third paragraph-explain why you’re good a match for the company
➢ Formal closing.

HOW TO WRITE A PERFECT COVER LETTER

What you should and shouldn’t do?
1. Keep it brief ( A couple of paragraphs maybe a third or half a page that’s about the right
length)

Example: The cover letters that are page and a half two pages long firstly it shows that
the person is unable to get their message across in concise way,so you don’t need to talk
about that in great detail.

2. Personalize it.

• Every letter should be personalized do some research on the company and it takes
time well spent.

• Read the website and articles about the company that you find online or in the
media when you’re writing it,imagine that the person you’re writing to is sitting
opposite you and imagine you are having a conversation with them.

3. Find the name of the person who is recruiting
Better to write:
• Dear sir/mam
• Dear hiring manager
“it’s much better to write a name but if you don’t get a name,don’t panic.you can

personalize the body of the letter.”

4. How dou you personalize it

“Don’t write about yourself and what you want.Tell them about what you can do for
them.”

5. Put it in the body of the email

“If you put it as a separate attrachment,it just adds extra unnecessary steps.”

Example: ”I’m writing to apply for this job……please find my cover letter and my CV
attached.”

6. Check spelling and grammar

“ If English is not your first language that’s okay”

• Although if you’re a native speaker or non-native speaker I do recommend for an
interview that you get the letter proof read by another person.

• If you can’t be bothered to check the spelling and the grammar if it has spelling
mistakes that looks bad.

7. Use formal but friendly style, use active sentences, do not use the word “very”, use the
first name if you have know the hiring manager through a contact, use Mr/Ms + surname.

WHAT YOU SHOULD INCLUDE:

• State job you are applying for
• Tell them who you are and what have you done?
• Some adjectives to describe yourself
• Make personalized statement
• Say what you can do for them
• A call to action.



PEDRO,INC
ADB Ave-unit 321AIC Burgundy Empire Bldg
Cor Sapphire Ortigas Center, Pasig City

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my interest in your company as a published sales engineer
on the website.I would be happy to work in that position and do the best.

I worked as a sales engineer for a company for 2 years.My qualification and
experience match your requirement.I am confident that I can contribute
effectively to your institutions.I will prepare and deliver a presentation related to a
product using a physical demonstration so that it attracts the attention of clients.In
addition, I will develop a strategy to increase the marketing of a product.

I have attached my resume regarding my skills and final achievements for ask you
to consider my application in that position .If you find it suitable, please feel free
to contact me that I have mentioned the contact details.Thankyou for your time.I
am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,
Talitha Nakhwan Hasibuan

Talitha Nakhwan I am sales engineer with 2 years working
Hasibuan experience. I am looking for new challenges that
can develop my skills in the field of communication
Sales Engineer and marketing.

Phone: Experience
082284904966
02/2017–03/2019
Email:
[email protected] Sales Engineer
Junior
Address Nike Company
Guru Sinumba Raya No.23
Education
Skills
JUNE 2009 – JUNE 2012
I have skills in technology, presentation,
marketing and public relations. Communication Studies

University of Indonesia

JUNE 2013 – JUNE 2016

Master of Science Communication

University of Indonesia

Activities

During the 2 years working I the previous
company, I have had some experience in the field
of marketing. I have increased the marketing of a
product and if I am accepted at this company, I will
formulate a strategy to increase product marketing
based on the experience I have.