Business Education and Training

What do I need to know before I write my cover letter? Research is the most important part of how to write a cover letter. Don’t even think about trying to write your cover letter without first gathering all of the necessary facts.

Remember to know your audience. Who will be reading this letter? More than likely it will be the HR director and the head of the department where the vacancy exists - and this is the person who will be interviewing you. Address the envelope to HR but the letter to this department head. It’s a good way to get their attention. Use the opportunity to not only introduce yourself but to display your knowledge of the position. This kind of letter will earn you callbacks every time, whether you’re totally qualified for the position or not.

Before you start writing a killer cover to land the job of your dreams, do your research!