A few pointers to improve Cover Letter success

Looking for a job and want to get more interviews? A good and well written cover letter can help.

Here are a few quick points to help improve your cover letter

• Be specific: There is nothing more putting-off than a generic cover letter, which is used to apply to all positions. Put in the time/effort to make your cover letter as relevant/specific for the job you are applying to. It will be noticed and I can assure you that it is a breath of fresh air for a recruiter
• Use a good headline: The headline needs to catch the recruiter’s attention. Stay clear of the usual/boring/much-overused headlines such as - “Telecom Engineer - Resume Attached” or “CV Client Service Representative, 5.2 years experience”. How about something like “Award Winning Client Service Professional, Interested in Account Manager position”
• Highlight relevant experience/achievements: You need to know what the requirements for the position are and mention relevant experience - “Handled maximum number of MNC client accounts amongst peers and increased client satisfaction by X%”
• State what you want: Especially if you are sending in a general application (i.e. not for a specific/advertised post), make sure you tell the person what you want. Is it an interview with that person, forwarding your application to the relevant people, a phone call to discuss further and so on.

So spend some time behind your cover letter and you should see the results soon.