Your Cover Letter is a first Impression of your brand / entity.
Keep it (3 S):
(1) Short
(2) Simple
(3) Specific
A generic guideline for length of cover letter:
One page with 4-5 paragraphs.
It emphasis on:
(1) How you qualified for the job
(2) Excited about prospect of working in a new organization / culture / country
(3) How Outstanding you among other candidates
1. Dear Prospective Employer,
Best Wishes for New Year. I am XYZ from [Country], found your organization as a
suitable employment provider for [Region] into [Country], which is engaged in same
business where my skills/expertise/competencies exists.
I have reviewed the Job requirement document which is a short of mirror image of my
existing experience. During my Experience of projects, I have performed various kind of
roles including following duties:
-Implementation Work till Go-live, Post Go-live Support work and Production Support
work
-Business requirements Gathering and Analysis of Business Blue prints including
feasibility study
-Extensive work on numerous SDLC phases covering Planning, Analysis, Design,
Development and Testing
-Developing necessary Business documents for Process Improvements and defining
existing functionalities such as Functional Specifications, Technical Specifications and
various testing related documents
-Providing Comprehensive Trainings and Knowledge Sharing with team mates
-Assisting in Development path, wherever required etc.
Furthermore, I would like to learn new technology in lieu of further business needs for
accelerating my tasks and fulfilling my duties. For a detailed review on profile including
my global exposure, qualifications, business savvy achievements (Examination score,
Professional Trainings, Certifications, Workshops) and various industry-wise client
aspirations, kindly visit my attached profile herewith for further discussion.
In addition to this for becoming an eligible candidate, my experience matches to
following Job requirements/posting as well published in [Media]:
Job Group / Department : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Job Title: xxxxxxxxxxxx
Job Code: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
However, for performing above duties via optimum means, I require necessary [ Job offer
/ kind of help / visa assistance / Work-permit ] under the prevailing rules of [respective
country].
For further discussions / Interview procedures, I am reachable on my personal mobile no:
+9X - XXXXXXXXXX during closing business hours of Indian Standards or on my
email: XYZXYZ@ABC.COM
I look forward to meeting you to discuss (via telecom) what can I offer your organization.
2. Awaiting for your prompt response for a pleasant discussion between us.
Warm Regards,
XYZ