Should You Still Use a Cover Letter

Should You mucksmuschenstill Use a Cover LetterThis question has been the subject of a great debate in recent years, and many times I hear clients ask, Does anyone really read a titelblatt letter anymore? The answer is YESif you know how to use it While some hiring managers and recruiters will scan a cover letter for important bits of information, there is a surefire way to ensure your cover letter is read. But before I tell you how to make sure your cover letter gets read I want to make sure you have a great cover letter. Here are three points to remember when writing your cover letter-Be concise Dont get long winded no one wants to read your entire life story.-Be relevant Dont discuss information that is not related to the position.-Be attention-getting Use bullet points in the middle of the resume to relay hard-hitting facts and accomplishments. Bullets will draw the eyeand for the reader who is scanning, theyll pick this up.After you ensure your cover letter is concise, relevant, and attention-getting, its time to make sure it gets read Anytime you have the opportunity to apply for a position via mail, instead of attaching your cover letter to the e-mail copy paste it into the body of the e-mail. Your e-mail will be read nine times out of 10 by whoever is opening the e-mail. This is why its very important to keep the cover letter short. No one wants to read a novel. Use the time youve been given to communicate clearly and concisely. Anytime you can forward your resume to someone via e-mail, make sure you insert the cover letter into the body of the e-mail to ensure it gets read.Need more advice on how to write a great cover letter? Check out our article How notlage to Start Your Cover Letter. And for more great career and resume related advice, visit us on Twitter GreatResume.