The very fact of the presence of a cover letter with a response to a vacancy is an additional advantage for a job seeker when applying for a job.

How to write a cover letter for a resume

So how do you write a cover letter for a job application? If the cover letter for the resume is sent specifically to the head of the HR department or the head of the company, his full name, position and company name must be indicated in the header of the document.

Start your cover letter with the following words:

• Hello!
• Good afternoon
• Dear Sirs!
• Good afternoon, …(name/Mr. or Mrs. …/full name)
• Dear …(name/Mr. or Mrs. …/full name)

For example:

• I am interested/interested in the position...
• Your company is known as a leader in the field of...
• Recently I saw / and on your website / on the website ... / in the newspaper an open vacancy ...

Then you need to say why you applied to this particular company and want to take this particular position. Here you can focus on your professional achievements and work skills.

For example:

• I can describe myself as...
• I have...years of experience in the field...
• I am fluent...

The next part of the cover letter when applying for a vacancy should express gratitude for reading the letter and attention to the candidacy.

For example:

• Thank you for taking the time to read the letter.
• Thank you for your attention to my candidacy
• I will be grateful if you can call me back
• If necessary, I can come to you for an interview at any time convenient for you.
• If you have any questions, you can contact me at the phone number below.
• I would be happy to accept an offer to meet with you and talk in more detail about...

If you send a resume or letter of recommendation along with a cover letter, you must say:

• You will find my resume and recommendations in the attached file.
• More detailed information about my professional activity You will find it in the attached resume.

When applying for one of the job search vacancies, you will double your chances of getting the position if you not only write a neat and detailed resume, but also attach a cover letter to it. Such a gesture draws attention to the potential employee and forces him to devote a little more time to his candidacy. In addition, even through a letter, the recruiter gets to know you and analyzes your communication style. Take a closer look at how best to write a cover letter and try it yourself.

The form of writing such a letter is free, that is, there are no strict framework for the design and composition of the text. For some people, this fact is only a plus: it’s an opportunity to express themselves and their imagination, but for others such troubles are a burden, especially if the profession has nothing to do with text and creativity.

Start by choosing how to submit your resume and letter: electronically or in writing. If both are available to you, then it is better to write a letter electronically - it will be more accurate. Create a separate document for the letter and start writing it only after you have written your resume.

You should enter succinctly, addressing the applicant by name and patronymic, which are indicated in the advertisement; if such data is not available, then limit yourself to a greeting.

• Hello, Viktor Petrovich.
• Dear Vasily Andreevich,...
• Good afternoon.
• Hello!

The greeting is written on a separate line, after which a period, comma or exclamation mark is placed and the text is written from the next line.

Don't write too much support, don't let the applicant get bored. Introduce yourself and explain why you want this position and why you think it is a good fit for you. Think first to yourself: “Why is the position suitable for me?”, and then “Why am I suitable for the position?”, and you will understand what you should write.

It would also be a good idea to indicate the source from which you learned about the vacancy:

• I am writing to you based on an advertisement from the newspaper “***”;
• I learned about this vacancy in...;
• I was interested in your ad from the website www...;

Of course, do not forget about punctuation and spelling.

Do not repeat facts from your resume, because the applicant will already know everything he needs there. You can mention your really important achievements that you consider an advantage among other candidates, but don’t get carried away.

Be sure to add that you are attaching your resume with more detailed information, where everything is indicated in detail.

• I offer my candidacy for consideration; you will find a detailed summary in the second document.
• You can see the details in my resume, which I have attached to the letter.

Finish your letter with a few short phrases:

• Thank you in advance for considering my candidacy.
• I hope for your positive decision.
• I would be glad to have an interview at your company.
• Always ready to answer your call.

You must sign your name if you did not introduce yourself at the beginning of the letter:

• Sincerely, Andrey M. Vasiliev.
• With gratitude, Anna Smorodina.

The signature is placed on a separate line. If you have already provided your details, simply write a concluding sentence below the entire text.

WITH right side letters, please include your contact information. Format the text with a font size of 12-14 so that it is not too small or large, and also set a font that is easy to read.
The entire letter should take up no more than a third of the page, otherwise a company employee or director will get bored reading your text. Leave a little information about yourself for the interview you're sure to get if you've taken the trouble to create an informative cover letter.

The cover letter is a supporting document for the submitted resume.

If you are sending your resume to a world-famous foreign company (the so-called “brand”), then the requirements for compiling the accompanying resume are quite high. The document must be drawn up on a separate sheet; all details, which, in particular, include the title, date of compilation, name and address of the recipient, signature - are affixed in accordance with the registration rules business letters. If information is sent via e-mail, then the cover letter, like the resume, should be attached in Word format.

A resume sent by E-mail to less pretentious structures can accompany the correct text in the body of the letter itself, without putting it on a separate sheet. Last name, initials (or last name and first name) and contact information must be visible.

A short version of the cover letter looks something like this (examples 1-3):

Example 1.

Dear Maria,

In response to your vacancy for “refrigeration equipment sales manager” published in the magazine “Work and Salary”, I am sending my resume. I would be very grateful if you do not ignore it.

Best wishes,
Ivanova Anna, tel. 8-916-111-11-11

Example 2.

Good afternoon, Maria.

Attached is the resume file. I am applying for a position as a financial analyst. Source of information about the vacancy www.zarplata.ru I am ready to provide any additional information necessary for consideration of my candidacy.

Example 3.

Dear Sirs,

Please consider my resume for the vacancy of accountant, deputy chief accountant.
I will be glad to receive an invitation from you for an interview.

Sincerely, Anna Ivanova, tel. 8-916-111-11-11

The full version of the cover letter (intended for companies that follow the Western style of personnel management) follows a similar pattern. The text of the cover letter must reflect:

1. The name of the position (possibly two related or similar positions) for which the resume is being sent; It is also advisable to indicate from which source you learned about the vacant position(s); proposal of your candidacy.

Example 4:
After reviewing the information on your website, I learned that your company has opened vacancies in the field of sanitary control of meat and dairy raw materials. In this regard, I would like to propose my candidacy for consideration for a position related to the implementation of the function of quality control, sanitary and veterinary control of raw materials and finished products. I believe that my work experience can be in demand both as an expert in the procurement of meat and dairy raw materials, and as a head of the sanitary control service.

2. A very brief, but accurate and informative summary of the resume, aimed at justifying the suitability of your professional and personal qualities the position for which you are applying.

3. Your readiness to work, dedication, and professional growth in the area indicated in the vacancy, or better yet, within the walls of this particular company.

Example 5:
Over the past years, I have been successfully operating in my chosen area as part of the state veterinary and customs regulatory authorities, I have established connections and experience of cooperation with both the largest Russian food industry enterprises and leading foreign suppliers. The attached resume will give you an idea of ​​my professional experience, qualifications and potential opportunities.

Example 6:
All my experience labor activity, professional knowledge and skills, as well as expectations for further advancement, lie in the areas of active direct sales and customer service (both executive and administrative levels). At the moment, I have more than 5 years of experience in sales in the B2B market in the manufacturing field, as well as management experience in this direction for last year work. At my last job, as head of the sales department, I was personally responsible for the activities and results of the sales service in the B2B field (medical and cosmetology equipment).

4. Willingness for a personal interview at the company, during which you will more fully present information about yourself.

5. Contact information.

Example 7:
I would be happy to accept the offer to meet and tell you a little more about your work experience and possible potential. You can contact me by phone... or email...
Sincerely,…

Example 8:
If you are interested, I will be happy to answer all your questions during the interview. You can contact us by phone. Thank you in advance for your attention and time devoted to my candidacy.
Sincerely,…

A cover letter cannot be universal for the entire range of vacancies that interest you. Since the addressees of the letter are different people and different organizations, the text of the letter, in accordance with each requested vacancy, should be slightly modified. The cover letter always refers to a specific vacancy in a specific company.