• ​A cover letter is a one-page business letter that you submit when applying to a job, along with your resume.

• The main role of a cover letter is to introduce yourself to the employer and encourage them to read your résumé.

• It also aims to show them that you are the right person for their business. 

• Cover letters also make it clear how you plan on using your skills, accomplishments, talents and experience to benefit​ the company.

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​What is a Cover Letter?

​Cover Letter:

A cover letter usually consists of 4 paragraphs. But, the format /Style may vary.​

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Body:

Start with a Salutation. Mr. or Ms. (LASTNAME): Example Mr. Basnet

Again: Do your research and find out the details

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Paragraph 1:

State the position you are applying for, Name of a mutual contact if any , and How you learned about the job opportunity.

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Paragraph 2:

Highlight relevant experience and demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the job description. Summarize any additional strengths and explain how these could benefit the company.​

Note: Intro Level jobs will not have a lot of this information.

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Paragraph 3

Cover why you're suitable for the job, what attracted you to this type of work, why you're interested in working for the company and what you can offer the organisation.

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Paragraph 4

Write when you will be getting in touch and following up with the recruiter.

State that you are looking forward to hearing back and ready for an interview.

List your contact details like your full name, phone number, email address and any other relevant information.

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Example 1 (Good or Bad? Why?)

Dear Sir,

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I came to know that there is a place vacant for the post of Administrative Assistant through merojob.com. Being highly interested to join your self esteemed and reputed company. I would like to offer myself as a candidate for this post. I have completed my Bachelor in information Management (BIM) from College Of Applied business, Kathmandu. Currently I am doing MBA from skylark college specialize in marketing. I think I am suitable for the vacant post because of my academic qualification.

My confidence, hardworking and co-operative nature back me up for the post. I always believe in Team Work. I am enclosing my resume which may suggest that i could be suitable candidate for the post.

I hope you will consider this application favourably. I want to ensure you that I shall make every effort to be worthy of the confidence placed on me. Waiting for your positive response.

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Sincerely Yours,

Mike Anderson

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​Example-2 (Good or Bad? Why?)

To

The Manager Biruwa Ventures Pvt. Ltd.

6th January, 2012

Dear Sir/ Madam,

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I am writing to apply for the Administrative Assistant position mentioned in your website. As requested, I am enclosing my resume with this application and two references. The opportunity presented in the listing is very interesting and I believe my education, good interpersonal skills and experience of working with professionals makes me a very competitive candidate for this position. I have just taken my final year exams in BBA and have strong background in accounting and management. Furthermore, I have excellent communication and multitasking skills and have represented the bank I previously worked, in various expos.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity.

I can be reached via email at mike.anderson@hotmail.com or my cell phone, 977- 9841100000.

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Sincerely,

Mike Anderson

​Link for sample cover letter 

https://images.app.goo.gl/pKzGe6AEx2J12kjt9

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