http://redtapebusters.com/job-application-writer-resume-writer-brisbane/ - One of the key issues in job application writing is the cover letter or letter of introduction. The question of a cover letter came up recently with one client who wanted to know if they should write a cover letter (or more to the point have us write them a cover letter) when applying for a vacant position.

2. JOB APPLICATION WRITING – IS A COVER
LETTER REQUIRED?
One of the key issues in job application writing is the
cover letter or letter of introduction.
The question of a cover letter came up recently with
one client who wanted to know if they should write a
cover letter (or more to the point have us write them a
cover letter) when applying for a vacant position.
A well crafted cover letter is generally vital in applying
for any job UNLESS the application requirements
specifically state they do not want a cover letter and just
the Resume, or CV.
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3. The cover letter is often forgotten about and is the poor cousin in
the job application process and most job applicants really give little
effort or thought in preparing their cover letter.
To me a compelling and interesting letter of introduction/cover
letter is THE most important document in your job application
arsenal.
A great cover letter will capture the interest of the reader and
encourage them to read your Resume or CV.
This is your chance to sell, sell, sell yourself and to get them to find
out more.
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4. A Cover letter of a paragraph or two just will not cut the mustard.
Conversely you don’t want to prepare a cover letter encompassing
page after page but a good cover letter will be informative, give the
reader an insight into your career, provide an overview of your skills and
encourage them to arrange an interview.
Following are the key components of a cover letter that every job
applicant needs to include:-
Address tag – preferably a name, their position and the contact
details of the organisation or company advertising the position;
 Date – the date that you prepared the letter;
Subject – identify what position you are applying for – what is the
reference number etc;
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5. Introduction – in your first paragraph introduce yourself and state that
you are applying for position x and identify what documents you are
including in your application – i.e. CV/Resume, Response to Selection
Criteria etc.
Content – In the body of your cover letter you need to identify your
current employment status if you are employed and what position you
currently work in and maybe even detail how long you have been in
that position or with that organisation especially if you have been with
the same organisation for a while.
If you are unemployed I would refrain from stating that and instead
move on to giving a brief synopsis of your career history showing how
this experience correlates with the position you are applying for now.
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7. Every cover letter needs to give a brief overview of your
experience and relate this to the vacant position.
Then you should provide an overview of your skills and again show
how these relate to the position.
For instance if the vacant job advertisement identifies they are
looking for someone with managerial skills, team skills and
communication skills briefly discuss how you have demonstrated
these over your career.
Summary/Conclusion – in the last paragraph or two you summarise
your experience/skills, maybe your reason for applying and identify a
call to action ie to have them contact you to arrange an interview.
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8. Following these steps will assist you in preparing a robust cover
letter. Remember this is your chance to market yourself so don’t
waste it.
A great cover letter is vital in job application writing and the skilled
job application writer will make the cover letter a winner!
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