A cover letter is as important as your resume, so taking some time to draft your cover letter in a professional manner, will help you get a job more easily. As per stats some of the employers do not even see the resumes which do not have a cover letter attached with it. Remember a cover letter is very important for your CV, because it is more than a supporting document. It’s included towards the starting of the CV to provide your brief and factual professional profile information in the most impressive way.

Things That a Good Cover Letter Should HAVE:

• A cover letter should accolade your resume in a positive way, rather than just replicating the contents of your resume.
• A good cover letter should introduce you to the prospective employer in such a way, that once he reads through your letter he should be keen to meet you in person.
• This letter should highlight all your key skills and experiences, related to the job profile you are applying for.
• It should showcase the reader that you are very much interested and motivated to join the organization and should clearly depict that you are the best fit for the job role.
• It should always end with a call of action, meaning towards the end of the cover letter you should certainly include a line or 2 mentioning about your interest in meeting in person. You may request for an interview or suggest meeting up for further discussions.

Types of Cover Letter:

When we are talking about cover letters, it would be good to know the various kinds of cover letter formats available. Remember this letter is not just your introduction to the prospective employer, but is also your first impression. Therefore it would be vital to put in some extra effort and time learning about the basic formats of a cover letter.

I. Simple Cover letter: This is the basic and most common type of cover letter format. It requires your quick introduction informing where you are located and what you do currently, along with some lines explaining the reason of sending out the letter. This cover letter format is usually used for known job openings.

II. Cold Contact Cover Letter: This is yet another type of cover letter, which is sent when the company has not officially declared an open position. But through grape wine or any other resources you came to know about the opening. This letter is sent with a hope that your resume may reach the employer just at the right time and who knows he might get interested in meeting you in person.

III. Referral Cover letter: This cover letter is also known as networking or sponsor letter. As the name signifies it is send when you are being referred by a person already working with the company. It is always a good idea to include the name of the referral towards the starting of your cover letter.

Tips on How to write a perfect Cover letter:

• Thoroughly read and understand the job description of the profile you are planning to apply for. Some initial research about the company and profile will help you draft a customized cover letter.
• The cover letter should not be more then 1 page.
• An ideal cover letter should have a date along with your name and contact information, towards the starting of the letter.
• Normally cover letter should always address to the relevant contact person. Rather then addressing it to the managing director or whom so ever it may concern. A properly addressed cover letter has more chances of getting an interview call.
•  A cover letter should ideally have 3 to 4 paragraphs.

1. Para1: State the job you are applying for and mention how you came to know about the job opening. First paragraph should also indicate when you are ready to get started with your new job opening, if provided an opportunity.
2. Para2: Should demonstrate why you are interested in the current job opening and why you are keen to join the company. Some initial research about the company mission and vision should help you draft impressive lines here.
3. Para3: This is the most crucial paragraph and must be written to impress the prospective employer. Mention your key skills and experience related to the current job opening. If you want you can also talk about your key strengths and conclude the paragraph by stating how your strengths can prove beneficial for the organization as a whole.
4. Para4: This is the concluding Para of your cover letter. So make sure you communicate your interest in the job thoroughly and also inform them about the dates you are available for interview. Do not forget to thank the employer.

• Remember that cover letter should have a professional and a friendly tone.
• Keep it simple and to the point. Avoid cliches and fancy words.
• Always write a rough draft of your cover letter first, make edits in it to your satisfaction. Once finalized then put it on the final paper.
• Check and double check to avoid any spelling and grammatical mistakes.
• Always get your cover letter reviewed by some experienced or a professional person.

Hope this information helps you find your dream job!!
Good Luck!

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