How To Write The Best Cover Letter Ever

Every time you apply for a job you need to write a cover letter. There’s no way around it. Cover letters are one of the most important parts of the job search. Combine a killer cover letter with an impressive resume and you’ll have the golden ticket to finding a job.

Ideally a cover letter will make a recruiter smile, call you, and give you an interview. The big question is how do you make a recruiter want to learn more about you? It’s all about grabbing their attention right away.

There are plenty of boring old cover letter templates available out there. It’s best to avoid the cookie cutter cover letters. You know the type…

To Whom It May Concern:

I would like a job at your company. It sounds like a great company. If you haven’t already read my resume, let me repeat it for you…

Please try to avoid this type of cover letter. It won’t get you hired. In fact, it’s the quickest way to get your application chucked in the trash. We ran across some of the worst cover letters ever if you want to see examples of what NOT to do!

It’s super important to grab the recruiter’s attention immediately. You don’t want your application to blend in with the crowd. Here are a few ways to go about it:

• Show that you are passionate about the job
• Impress them with research
• Highlight a recent accomplishment
• Get creative or humorous
• Drop a name

Try to impress the recruiter starting at the first sentence. We ran across a fantastic article on The Muse that provides 31 Attention-Grabbing Cover Letter Examples. It’s worth checking out. You might find the cover letter inspiration you’ve been looking for.

In a cover letter you only have a few paragraphs and about a page to make an impression. After you write your cover letter, make sure that it answers the following questions:

• Why are you the best candidate for the job?
• How will you contribute to the company?
• What skills can you offer to the company?
• Why do you stand out from the other candidates?
• Why will the recruiter remember you vs the next applicant?

Remember, your cover letter is your first impression. Make it a good one because you’ll never have a second chance. Craft your letter to near perfection with the goal to make your cover letter, the best cover letter ever. Take the time to customize and tweak it. All of your effort will pay off.

Before you write a cover letter and apply for a job, find more cover letter writing tips on JobMonkey here. Best of luck!