I Never Knew A Cover Letter Was Important Until This Happened
A cover letter impressed my former CEO
Cover letters can do wonders.
I invited a friend to apply for a role years back.
He was job hunting and had great skills, so I knew he had a good chance of landing a role within the organisation.
A month after he applied, he was in. The Chief Executive hired him to work full-time for the organisation.
He cold-applied since the role was not advertised online.
I wondered how he got in quickly until the hiring manager gave it all out in my presence.
He said he couldn't resist this applicant's cover letter. The hiring manager said the cover letter was well crafted and probably the best he had ever read.
For those still doubting the importance of cover letters, here's why you should consider always adding them to your application.
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It Helps You Tell A Story
A cover letter helps you tell a story in a way your resume cannot.
It's like you are speaking to your close friend. Imagine how informal it is. It should be the same as your cover letter.
Excellent cover letters help you tell a story and win the hiring manager's heart.
They should easily help you connect your thoughts formally yet informally to the hiring manager.
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Extends Your Resume
Many job seekers don't understand the use of a cover letter.
What a shame.
They write it wrong.
A cover letter should not be a replica of your resume.
An excellent cover letter should extend your resume by highlighting the important parts of your resume that are relevant to your role and connecting directly to the hiring manager.
By extending your resume, the cover letter provides supplementary information you could not include in your resume.
This step is an opportunity to:
Provide more context to your skills
Provide more information on why you are the most qualified for the role
Connect personally to your reader
Your cover letter should not duplicate your resume. It should extend it and help you connect to your reader.
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It Gives You An Edge
A cover letter gives you an edge.
Some hiring managers discard applications without a cover letter.
Don't be surprised. It happens, especially when there are tons of applicants in the pool.
Everyone is looking for ways to make their jobs easier.
The candidates who attach solid cover letters win.
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Helps You Make A Case
Cover letters can give you leverage.
I have seen many grads without experience trying to land a role they are not typically qualified for.
Or career changers trying to land a role.
You can use the cover letter to make a case for yourself.
Cover letters can help you.
Communicate your skills to a hiring manager if it's a role that's not a true fit.
Help you convince the hiring manager to give you a chance to interview.
Help you communicate your plans on how you intend to perform in the role.
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Closing Thoughts
Cover letters can help you go from zero to hero.
Smart candidates use it for leverage.
Be smart and include cover letters in your applications.
It can make a difference in your application and career.
Do it.
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