Avoid Your CV Always Ending Up in the Bin

Cover Letters must grab the reader's interest so that they immediately want to learn more about the writer (you).

Your cover letter is generally the first document those potential employers will read. So your job is to make sure it introduces you effectively and positively.

The 5 Best ways to make sure your CV or resume does get thrown aside:

? You don't include a powerful cover letter

? The same cover letter was photocopied or obviously used for another job

? The cover letter doesn't include all the information the employer specified

? The cover letter contains spelling, grammar or typo errors

? Your skills and qualifications don't match the job description or person specification

You really want to avoid your CV always ending up in the bin don't you, so when writing your cover letters, be sure to:

? Customize the cover letter to the particular job you're applying for

? Emphasize exactly how you expect to contribute to the company or organization

? Show interest and enthusiasm in the advertised job.

? Tell them you know about what they do and why you are interested in joining them

? Illustrate how your skills match the job description

? Check carefully for spelling errors and typos

? Address your letter by name to the person advertising (ring for the name if possible)

Your cover letter will get much better results if you show that:

? You know what employers want

? Your strengths have the edge over the competition

? You tailor your cover letter to meet their specific employer's needs

If you need more specific guidance on writing great cover letters or could use some examples to help you just visit my website at the address below.

With over 25 years running businesses; as a Career Coach and Consultant in many sectors; Peter Fisher is well placed to guide job seekers through the steps needed in order to achieve that all important new position.

He has personally coached thousands of individuals to career success.

His distillation of these years of experience with all the essential facts and actions you must complete in order to achieve your own success is outstanding. He is very clear that you shouldn't be misled into thinking of "acing interviews" or "finessing" your way into a business; the most sustainable and fulfilling roles are gained through understanding your own specific needs and creating your strategy accordingly. For specific guidance on how you might produce your own compelling cover letters go to http://www.your-career-change.com/Cover- letters.html

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