How to Write a Perfect COVER LETTER in Six Steps (with Example)

Learn how to right a perfect cover letter with these tops tips that will increase your chances of reaching the interview stage considerably.

Your cover letter is so important because it's the first interaction that you will have as a job seeker with a hiring manager. Most covering letter are average, or badly written. So let me take you step by step through the six points you need to include to make it great.
We'll look at things you should and shouldn't do and at the end there will be an example of a cover letter that you can adapt for your own job search.

If English is not your first language we will also look at some points about grammar and pronunciation for non-native speakers in the application letter.

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[yoza]

So I followed most of these steps and am proud to say i have finally received a call back after hundreds of applications.. Now I just need to know what to say when i call her back 🤔

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[jinjeon]

I'm so lucky to find you today! I was struggling with my cover letter to apply for my dream job. But I'm feeling confident with my new cover letter now! Thank you so much!

[tanyamorgan]

OMG, this video was the best I have seen for cover letters!! I have such anxiety when it comes to writing cover letters; watching this, has quelled my apprehension!!

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[aidenbird]

The slowness of your voice made you sound simple. Although, after speeding it up to 1.5 X I was able to enjoy your video and found it extremely helpful. Thanks very much mate!

[kaypakaipa]

Thank you. It makes all the sense,
Almost every advise u gave, I was doing the absolute opposite. I used to hate cover letters, but your explanation has got me excited about this process. Pick the companies you like, research, taylor and sell.

[declassifymycareer]

Amazing video! You present the information so well. Many people think that it is better to apply to 100 jobs generally, but your approach of crafting a cover letter specifically, and then applying to what will likely result to a smaller number of jobs (maybe 20) will probably go way further. Great content.

[chanroberts]

I'm only watching this to find something suitable for my university students (we're doing a lesson this week on cover letters and resumes). I personally hate the idea of cover letters because they're too much like sales (or prostitution, which is the same thing), but I think your video will suit my students well. So, thank you for it.

[augustayarteh]

Aw thank God this is the homework i am trying to write now. Thank God for watching this video this is how I started my cover letter i wrote my first and last name. I wrote that iam applying for an internship job in accounting. This has been my greast goal. Of working with numbers in accounting departments. This is because I am a sociable person. Who likes to interact With people. I did research on line to look for job opptunity Iam some one Who is so skillful in working with people or numbers. I just graduated from one of the collegein Lowell. I am trying to get my first degree in the universtiy of how how i started my cover letter your explanation is so educative to know more about cover letters. Then you can talked again about elvator. Speech please. lovely video to listening to.

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Thanks for the impactful video. I’ve been trying to write a cover letter for a career change job and surely the video will help me with my writing.

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[anaaires]

Gideon, I've been following you and your precious tips. I am from Brazil and I speak Portuguese, but I also speak and teach English. I have one cover letter that I attach to my CV and it always worked, so I think it is OK for my purpose that's finding a job.
Thanks for the precious tips that have helped me so much.

[sariahy]

Three paragraphs, personalise it, write about them and what u can do, spelling and grammar, formal and friendly use active, don't use very

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