Three measures to evaluate your cover letter within three minutes

Your CV is up to date. You have your resume ready and so is your cover letter. You are about to submit it but hold on there. Before pushing proceed, take out at least three minutes and give a quick check report on the basis of norms below mentioned. But why cover letters? You will get all your answers right below.

1. Tone and tenor

Cover letters are given huge importance in the recruiting world. It is a kind of platform where you have "a say" given to you by the company. Thus, our job of writing becomes even more important- because we are judged for what and how we are saying it. So, sense your tone of writing in the first hand. Is it striking? Is it portraying you well enough? Check and if not follow these. Avoid using thanks again and again. It would look that you are buttering and too desperate for this job. Also, avoid gushing and listing things out. Never brag about your achievements. Tell these in such way that it complements with the job requirements.

2. Beginning your letter

Try not to use phrases like "Dear Madam or Sir". Instead, address your letter to an actual person of the company. It could be the hiring manager or head of staffing. You will start to be marked from here. Thus, you will get a zero right there.

Next is your opening sentence. In most cases, people simply write “I am writing to apply for X job at your company”. See, it looks so usual. Try to build reader's interest from the very first line. Think why are you applying and what made you do so? You can write your answers on a separate sheet of paper and then incorporate them accordingly in the introductory paragraph whichever you find best.

3. What's your story?

Open yourself and speak up your mind and tell your story. By doing this, you will not only be able to sustain interest but also find yourself in a different light from other applicants. Do tell about your experience and skills but in a more amusing way.

Cover letters can make a huge difference in your career. So, make sure you give your best using above tips.