So you want to write a cover letter for a resume? The first thing to remember is why you are writing it. The purpose of the cover letter is to get the person reading it to call you for an interview. Many resume screeners won't even glance at a resume unless they read something in the accompanying letter that interests them in the applicant.
Next, be prepared to write a separate cover letter for every job you apply to. One standard letter that you send to every company will just not work. Your opening paragraph, which states what job you are applying for, can be fairly standardized. Just make sure you change the title of the position and the name of the company!
In the second paragraph, you make your case on why you would be a good fit for the job. Read the job posting very carefully and note which job requirements seem to most important to the employer. Then make sure you address those in your letter. Use the exact terms that the employer uses. If, for example, they are looking for someone with experience in R & D metrics, then mention this, using this term exactly how they spelled it, and even put it in bold. This makes it simple for the person screening the applications to see that you meet the job requirements without having to know what R & D metrics actually is. Don't assume the first person who reads the applications knows anything about the job you are applying for. Usually this person is a low-level human resources clerk, who may have only worked for the company a few weeks. Using the key words from the advertisement removes all the guesswork; it will be obvious that you meet the specifications.
Your closing paragraph should contain at least one sentence explaining why you want to work for that particular company and what you can contribute to them. The rest of that paragraph could be used for any company you apply to, as it would be a standard statement of looking forward to an interview.
Always use a polite and formal tone, with a polite salutation such as "Dear Ms. Green" and a closing like "Very Truly Yours." Proofread carefully; get someone else to read it over for you to check for misspelled words or sentences that are not clear.
Follow these tips, and you'll find it's not so hard to write a cover letter for a resume.
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