Fundamentals of Cover Letters

It has been noticed that candidates give less importance to the cover letter and spend more of time drafting their resume. What they don't know is that a good letter is equally important as the resume. After all, it is the only mode of communication that adds provide supports to a resume and in fixing an interview with the prospective employer. 1. Used most over online applications If you are mailing your resume to the prospective employer, then use the cover letter as the body of the email. Going through it will influence the employer to open your attached document. Just ensure that you treat the email as a formal letter and follow email etiquette. For example, the way you greet the reader and the way you sign-off must be consistent. 2. Should be drafted for a specific person Make sure that you address your cover letter saying “Sir” or ”Madam”. Moreover, the employer won't even think of going through your resume if you don't addr