Successful cover letters

[reviewer]

Cover letters that are individualized to the company you are applying for are much more successful than generic cover letters. They show interest and care for the position and put your best foot forward.

[Tutor]

I totally agree with this. A general cover letter serves no purpose. You have to let the employer know that you are aware of the organization and the job requirement in detail. Just as the resume the cover letter is also very important to get the first call.

Infact there are now job agencies who will prepare a customized cover letters for you as well.

[DebMuir]

i agree. you have to make sure that their name is in the cover letter to show them that you are interested. You could have a general cover letter that you just insert different company names. Make sure you dont leave another company name in there by accident.lol

[Tutor]

Jokes apart I have seen people not verify the cover letter contents properly and for ABC Bank send it to XYZ Bank (as for XYZ bank they had used the same cover letter)

Amazing but really out of ignorance and attention to details not paid

[reviewer]

Yep, that's a guarantee not to get the job! If a job is really important to you, ask a friend to look over it. A second set of eyes often helps.

[Victorio]

Originally Posted by Tutor

Jokes apart I have seen people not verify the cover letter contents properly and for ABC Bank send it to XYZ Bank (as for XYZ bank they had used the same cover letter)

Amazing but really out of ignorance and attention to details not paid

Law of the Jungle: The survival of the most attentive!