Cover letters?

Question

i'm applying for a job i've my cv done but they also require a cover letter but i dont know what to write in it, or what to say! a little help plz :o)

Answer 1

Go to www.about.com and type in cover letters. You can also go to yahoo jobs and there are links all over those pages for what a cover letter is.
HTH, Good luck!

Answer 2

Try some of these suggestions from recuritment agencies


Robert Half International
• Mention three points that highlight your specific expertise in the area relevant to the job. Then mention three points explaining how your achievements show that you can add value to the company.
• Avoid making a letter too long - best to keep it to a maximum of 15 lines.
• Tailor it to the industry - a covering letter to a bank is unlikely to be the same as a letter to a media production company, which may offer more scope for creativity.
• Keep it succinct. If you elaborate, you lose the effect. Recruiters are busy people. When they're flicking through piles of applications, it's the cover letter that will get you in in the first place.
• Don't try to get your personality across in a cover letter. It's not really possible to do that without some kind of verbal communication. Save it for interview.

Adecco
• Give reasons for your suitability for the job. Emphasise relevant qualifications, experience, and interests
• Use no more than one side of A4 paper
• Use white or cream unlined paper. Envelopes should match the paper or be of 'office' type. Send the letter or application form flat; do not fold it
• State clearly when you are available for interview

Manpower
• Look at the job advert, pick out key words or skills, and include them in your covering letter
• Keep your letter short, sharp, and concise. Any longer than an A4 page, and you will lose the interest of the recruiter. Bullet points can be good for highlighting particular points
• Address your letter to the right person and be sure to spell their name correctly. There's nothing more annoying than getting a letter with an incorrectly spelt name. This immediately shows a lack of attention to detail
• Check and double-check that your letter contains no spelling mistakes or grammatical errors

Kforce
• Avoid starting your letter with tired phrases like "This letter is written in response to"; "Please consider this my application for the position of..."; "Enclosed please find". Plump for something specific to the job or organisation instead
• Stay positive. Rather than "Despite the fact that I have minimal LAN experience," try, "Unlike others who have spent a lot of time doing this work, I bring something extra to the table."
• Forget about modesty; this is the time to show off. Be careful, however. You want to appear confident, not arrogant
• Work out what the needs of the organisation are, state them and then go on to show how you can fulfil them. If that's not possible, go for the sorts of things that are always valuable: leadership skills; cost-cutting successes; or contributions to company image

Answer 3

A cover letter, covering letter, motivation letter, motivational letter or a letter of motivation is a letter of introduction attached to, or accompanying another document such as a résumé or curriculum vitae
Job seekers frequently send a cover letter along with their curriculum vitae or application for employment as a way of introducing themselves to potential employers and explaining their suitability for the desired position. Employers may look for individualized and thoughtfully written cover letters as one method of screening out applicants who are not sufficiently interested in their position or who lack necessary basic skills. Cover letters are typically divided into three categories:
• The application letter or invited cover letter which responds to a known job opening
• The prospecting letter or uninvited cover letter which inquires about possible positions
• The networking letter which requests information and assistance in the sender's job search

source: en.wikipedia
watch this video to learn more about writing over letter

Answer 4

I would like to join as your new and you will find attached my cv for your review.
I will bring to your organization <***> and will reduce your inventory, leverage your business around the platform (blabla about sth the company is looking for).
I am looking forward to meeting with you to further discuss what contribution I will bring to
blabla

Answer 5

basic letter say who you are(name) what the enclosed is and what posistion you are appling for , where you saw the ad etc (keep short its just an introdution to them)