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or “This job offer caught my attention because…” Cut straight to the point. Show some love for the company and passion for the job position. For example: “I’d love to work for [insert company name] because I believe my passion for [insert skill] fits the compa-ny philosophy perfectly.”
Body: Cut straight to the point. This is where you should say it all. Carefully re-read the job description and identify which re-quired skills are you best at. These should come first. Highlight your transferrable skills.
When it comes to your writing style, don’t just drily describe your skills and personality traits. Keep in mind that the com-pany doesn’t want to hire you because of what an outstanding person you are—it’s because they think you can add value to their team. Let them know how can the company benefit from your skills, suggest a specific improvement or a particular field in which you excel.
Tailor your style to the level of decorum appropriate to the po-sition. Whether your cover letter is formal or not, keep this in mind: Don’t boast but don’t put yourself down either. The key is to sound confident in your skills but remain humble asa person.
Conclusion: Tell them how your experience and abilities make you a perfect candidate. You can also express hope for fu-ture interaction: “I’m looking forward to meeting you in person.”
By the end of the letter, you should give the impression ofa naturally self-confident and committed person. If you lack experience, emphasize you’re eager to learn new things and en-thusiasm about becoming part of the team.
