What is a cover letter?

In fact, we can literally guess the concept of a cover letter. Yes, in fact, a cover letter is a letter written by a job seeker to an employer, the purpose of which is to let the other party know themselves, believe in themselves and hire themselves. It's a private letter with a desire for the public. The format of the cover letter has certain requirements, and the content should be concise and clear, not vague, general and comprehensive.

Second, the content of the cover letter.

The content of the cover letter mainly includes five parts: title, introduction, subject, conclusion and signature:

Appellation: Appellation should be appropriate. For unclear units, it can be written as "responsible comrades of the personnel department", "respected leading comrades" and "respected leaders of a company" and so on. If the person in charge of the employer is specified, the position and title of the person in charge can be written, such as "Dear Professor Lin", "Dear Director Jiang" and "Dear". The salutation is written on the first line, followed by a colon in the top box, and the greeting "Hello" is written on the other line.

Introduction: The introduction includes basic information such as name, school attended, major name, graduation date, etc. The main function of introduction is to arouse the interest of the other party as much as possible. After reading the materials, naturally enter the main part. The beginning should be eye-catching and explain the reason and purpose of the application.

Subject: The main part is the focus of the cover letter. Summarize yourself concisely and pertinently, highlight your own characteristics, and try to make your description consistent with the requirements of the position you are applying for. Don't exaggerate, don't be irrelevant. The specific contents in many resumes should not be repeated in the cover letter. Try to use the personal pronoun "I" as little as possible, making people feel that what you want to express is "What can I do for you".

Please leave your phone number, mobile phone number, email address and other contact information at the end of the letter, and indicate that if you can't wait for their call within a few days, you will call yourself to confirm that the recruiter has received the resume and cover letter, and arrange an interview. Be positive, enthusiastic, sincere and polite to express your desire to get a job. Please reply as soon as possible and give an interview. Usually, words of wishes or respect should be added to the conclusion, such as "sincerely", "salute" and "I wish you good health, smooth work and career development".

Signature: including signature and date. The signature should be written on the right back of the next line of the closing statement. Write the date (X year X month X day) under the name. If there is an attachment, please indicate it in the lower left corner of the letter. For example, "attachment 1: resume", "attachment 2: report form" and so on.

Third, the writing steps of the cover letter

1, title.

The title is the symbol of the cover letter. Generally speaking, writing a "cover letter" is enough to explain the nature of this letter.

2. Title and introduction.

On the next line of the title, write the name of the employer or the name and position of the person in charge in the top box. Be careful not to write greetings and greetings at the back. Usually use "hello", "excuse me" and so on.

3, the main body.

This is the focus of the cover letter. Write clearly your job-hunting goals, introduce your job-hunting conditions and your own specialties.

4, the end.

Please leave your phone number, mobile phone number, email address and other contact information at the end of the letter, and pay attention to the use of honorifics.

5. Sign your name.

Write the applicant's name and job search time, and pay attention to the correct format.

Four, the four writing principles of the cover letter

Principle 1, natural tone: language and sentences should be simple and clear. Writing letters is like talking. The tone can be formal but not rigid. Speak directly, don't rely on a dictionary.

Principle 2: Easy to understand: The knowledge background of readers should be considered in writing, and uncommon words and technical terms should not be used.

Principle 3: Concise and to the point: under the premise of highlighting key points and complete content, try to be concise and avoid covering all aspects.

Principle 4, be specific: don't use vague and general words; Use examples, charts and other specific instructions.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) the function of cover letter

1, express yourself and be hired.

To achieve your job-hunting purpose, you must give full play to your strengths and avoid weaknesses, highlight your own advantages, stand out among many job seekers, and attract employers with some of your own specialties, advantages and skills. Self-expression for the purpose of employment is another basic function of a cover letter.

2. Communication means public relations.

A cover letter is a bridge between job seekers and employers. The basic function of a cover letter is to communicate on the basis of mutual understanding and communication. Only when communication is realized can job seekers show their talents, abilities and qualifications, highlight their achievements, specialties, skills and other advantages, and be hired. Therefore, the self-expression of the cover letter is very obvious, with considerable public relations elements and characteristics.

Six or five pieces of information that can't appear in the cover letter

1. Frequent job-hopping information

Frequent job-hopping gives people the feeling that they are not practical, impetuous and challenging. About 40% of the respondents said that frequent job-hopping (including leaving within one year of employment) would disqualify job seekers. This is quite unfavorable to the cross-century generation, which is famous for changing jobs, changing jobs every two years on average.

2. Outdated skill information

The most important thing in the workplace is your personal skills. Skills are out of date, and you are bound to be eliminated. About 1/3(3 1%) respondents said that the "outdated skills" of job seekers would also make employers turn around and leave. About 28% of the respondents listed "I don't understand contemporary office technology".

3. Dismissal information

Not surprisingly, most recruiters and managers believe that the experience of being fired will "seriously damage" the applicant's chances of success in job hunting. However, the following items are somewhat disturbing: suffering from chronic diseases or disabilities, followed by extending maternity leave or paternity leave. According to the study, "it is more harmful to career prospects than leaving your job for further study or even being fired."

4. Age information

Age information is mainly aimed at job seekers who are too old, because the older they are, the fewer jobs they interview. About 70% of the respondents said that the demand of job seekers in their thirties is higher than that of other age groups. But interestingly, longer work experience is really important: headhunters and hiring managers believe that "the demand for job seekers in their 40 s is higher than that for job seekers in their 20 s."

5. Unemployment information

It is difficult for people who have been unemployed for a long time to be admitted. About 36% of the respondents said that it is difficult for job seekers with a career gap of 6- 12 months to find a job. 28% said that as long as there is a career gap, it is difficult for job seekers to find a job.

The above is what Xiao Bian of Nacai Recruitment Network will share about the cover letter today, hoping to help job seekers solve their doubts about the cover letter.

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