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qualifications and experiences match the job requirements. Highlight your soft skills and

competences that relates to the job roles as mentioned in the requirements.

About the Organization: Do not forget to say something positive about the
organization and mention why you would like to be a part of their workforce. Something

like the reputation of the organization, professionalism, past record of sales, the size of
the market they control, products varieties, corporate culture, staff welfare, management

or anything that they take pride in will do. Employers like to know why you choose them

above a hundred other companies you qualify to apply to.

Ask for further Action: This is probably the closing paragraph of the letter where you

thank the employer for spending time to read your letter or for considering you as a
potential candidate for a job. It is noteworthy that your letter should end in a courteous

manner, and by stating that you anticipate a favourable reply.

Some organizations may want you to address this letter to a particular person. Find out
about the organization and the person you will address your letter to. Find out his

contact and position in the organization and address the letter to him appropriately.

Include your name and contacts in the letter in case the employer wants to get back to
you.

Finally, check your letter for spellings, grammatical and punctuation errors. Put your
name and signature on it. Save it in a format prescribed and upload it or attach it to an

email. Ensure you follow whichever method you are required to make the application.

Reflection

“You should craft your cover letter in such an irresistible manner that
leaves the reader with the feeling that you are very competent, and
exactly what is needed for the job.”

Poser

How impressive is your cover letter?

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