THENATIONJOB cares about your ultimate wellbeing, therefore, we are here to help you get the desire job of your choice by highlighting some key tips on writing a good Application Covering Letter for a specific job.
A "Covering Letter" is attached with a CV / Resume or application form when seeking for a job. In Nigeria they are usually typed on a single page. A good cover letter must be easy to read and use formal language and presents some key arguments for why your application should be taken seriously.
A "Covering Letter" is attached with a CV / Resume or application form when seeking for a job. In Nigeria they are usually typed on a single page. A good cover letter must be easy to read and use formal language and presents some key arguments for why your application should be taken seriously.
COVER LETTER BODY CONTENTS:
ADDRESSES:
Application Covering Letter usually have two addresses, the address of the Applicant at the top right side of the letter with date and address of the recipient(Company/Organization) next at the top left side of the letter. Follow by the salutation e.g "Dear Sir / Madam.
TITLE:
This should indicate the position aspiring for by the Applicants e.g. " Application for the post of Senior Accounts Clerk".
PARAGRAPH 1:
Here you are to states your purpose for writing. Say which job you are applying for, and how/where you heard about it e.g. " I am writing to apply for the post of Senior Accounts Clerk advertised in Thenationjob website on 15th July.
PARAGRAPH 2:
Outlines your current job an responsibilities. Make it relevant to the post you are applying for.
PARAGRAPH 3:
Says why you want the job and what you can bring to the Company. It is very important to say what you can do for them.
PARAGRAPH 4:
Gives other relevant information and when you are available for interview, but in a simple manner, not in authoritative way.
Uses "Yours faithfully" if you have begun letter with Dear Sir / Madam salutation. Sign your name and print it in full underneath and don't forget to include your contact details.
By following the aforementioned helping tips, I'm sure you will get your desire job approved.
Hope this article is helpful..!!!
Uses "Yours faithfully" if you have begun letter with Dear Sir / Madam salutation. Sign your name and print it in full underneath and don't forget to include your contact details.
By following the aforementioned helping tips, I'm sure you will get your desire job approved.
Hope this article is helpful..!!!