Customised Application Letter

Employers will often receive numerous applications for their advertised position and they are able to very easily discount a number of applications because of spelling errors, application instructions not followed and what is in the application’s covering letter.

Employers will be able to spot a generic cover letter a mile away and while it may have been easy for you to change the name after ‘Dear’ and print off your covering letter, your letter which has saved you so much time, will simply ensure you have more time to continue searching for a job.

A generic covering letter shows the employer that you have not taken this application seriously and you have put the minimal amount of effort into it. Showing yourself as someone who will do the least amount of work possible to get a job done adequately instead of done well, is not an impression you want to give your potential employer before they even meet you.

When applying for jobs, your resume will be the document which is the most static as your qualifications and experience relate primarily to the industry in which you are looking for work. However, your application letter should address the specific points the employer is looking for and has asked for in the job ad.

Your application letter should link up actual experiences in your working life to the qualities requested in the job ad while linking your personal experiences and job searching requirements, to the ethos of the company if possible.

A personalised application letter will ensure that your application is given serious consideration, as it will show that you have given serious consideration to securing the position.

For more information, hints and tips to get you the job of your dreams, check out the other articles and jobs listed on this site, good luck!

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