Having reviewed hundreds of resumes posted at www.gamjobs.com , we have realized that there are common errors in the way many job seekers in the Gambia write covers letters which limits their chances to get hired. Key errors we observed on their resumes are:
- Many don’t have cover letter at all, despite been requirement for the job application
- Cover letters are too scanty and often not relevant to the qualification and experience of the applicant
- Lot of grammatical errors and spelling mistakes among others
- Cover letters are not in line with recruiters interest and requirement
Thus, as way to guide job seekers portray their professional ability in their cover letters to potential employers thereby increasing their chances of getting hired, we have written this short article entitled: Is cover letter important for my job application?
The answer is yes!! As the name implies a cover letter is a covering note and a brief snapshot of your professional career. It is often the first information employers read about you. Thus, adding a good cover letter along with the resume gives you an edge over the other profiles during the screening round.
Not sending a cover letter is a sign of laziness. This make employers to doubt your readiness for the job and hence may tend to not even look further at your CV. Your style of communication in your cover letter plays a vital role, an impressive note that pushes the reader to read more in your resume. Thus, insuring appropriate format, content and tone in the cover letter is crucial.
To write write a good cover letter?
- The objective should be very clear
- Be very concise, put only relevant information. A 1 page cover letter is enough
- Always customize it as per the requirement of the employer
- Add a few accomplishments
- Close it on a positive note
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