How to Write a Cover Letter!
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- In which we discuss cover letter templates, cover letter tips, and a cover letter sample addressed to a certain Mr. Holmes of 221B Baker Street. Elementary, my dear UA-cam.
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I went to a seminar on how to write a resume and cover letter, and one of the speakers said that the shorter the better. They are reading these all day, so be concise, and sell yourself in less than three paragraphs. I implemented this strategy and actually got in the door for interviews much more frequently than I did when I tried to expand my cover letter to be one full page.
Remember: your cover letter is explaining why you are awesome and perfect for the job. (actual quote from a hiring manager)
From my job searching experience and talking to "head-hunters," short cover letters for businesses are in now. Long, full page ones are a thing of the past. Half page absolute max. No on wants to read life stories these days. I had no luck for two months with a long form cover letter that I was taught in school, then shrank it down and had three interviews within the week.
Another good tip and a question that employers want to know is your availability. Especially if you're a student who cannot work full-time or part-time, it's good to let them know in advance. This demonstrates that you're organised enough to manage your time and are able to prioritise. Good luck everyone! I'm still trying to find a job too but in the meantime, I'm back at uni and working part-time.
How/where would you include this in the cover letter? I think this is a great tip, just having trouble implementing it!
Probably towards the end of the letter because it's not as important as other parts. Or slip it in where you are describing/listing some of the qualities which highlight that you are the right candidate for the job. Best of luck! :D
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I set myself a personal goal this week to have my cover letter and resume ready to submit for my DREAM JOB by today. Great tips!
It's actually my DREAM ENTRY LEVEL JOB, but still.
Why did I read this Video title as "How to Write a Love Letter"?
I was soooo looking forward to that. SERIOUSLY! Now I'm a bit sad :/
Please make a How To on writing love letters :3
Having both your cover letter and your CV as an attachment actually has its advantages; it gives you control over how the letter will look (use a pdf, not a doc file!), and it makes it easier for them to archive your application. Also, putting your letter and CV in the same file saves them time. Plus, a lot of companies print the applications anyway, and a properly formatted letter looks much more professional than a printed e-mail. That being said, do write a brief, polite note in the body of your e-mail to say that you're applying for that job and that your letter and CV are attached.
(Mind you, that's this bit of Western Europe. Might very well be completely different there...)
Your videos can be so serendipitous at times. I really needed this video to happen--no google search is ever as thoughtful as your videos are and this made way more sense. Thank you!
Great video!!! When it comes to addressing your cover letter, be sure to read the job requirements thoroughly... Often times, employers will tell you who to address your cover letter to. The job I hold now, only 1 applicant did that. They absolutely notice, and it lets them know how well you pay attention to detail/follow directions.
Thank you so much, I recently started looking at your tips on getting a job, and after being turned down at KFC, McDonald's, Subway, etc. I finally got my first job as an Apprentice Desktop Support Engineer working towards a Microsoft certificate in Networks and Servers
THANK YOU for this. This video came at the perfect time as I am applying for a million and one internships and most of the companies just as for a resume and cover letter. Resumes are not a problem for me. I have never written a cover letter so I was starting to panic. This video really calmed me down. Again, thank you.
You might want to address the growing shift in many companies' application processes to apply via their website, completing their specific templates. Many companies no longer provide information as to who might be reviewing the application and/or reading the cover letter, offer no link to a specific person/office/department to follow up with, and some even specifically ask you not to.
Most application processes that are done through an online medium/site have a program that reviews resumes and cover letters for very specific words and phrases and many qualified applicants will be turned away for not having the right combination of said words/phrases.
I am currently struggling against this, even though I have employees and company officers that are specifically requesting and recommending me for a position, I can't get into an interview until I "qualify" according to the software that reviews my application.
Perfect timing! I have to create a cover letter/resume this week! :)
Thank you for this video. I have a cover letter that I WAS proud of and I did not know how to fix it because nobody told me how. Watching this video made me see where all my mistakes are (not so proud of the cover letter anymore) and I have decided to make a new one. I have writing down you guidelines and I will use them for future cover letters.
Writing a cover letter is on my to do list for this weekend so this was perfect timing! Thank you!
Wish I'd had these tips a few weeks ago but I'll def. use them in the future.
I really wish How to Adult existed when I was 17/18. I'm 24 now and still had no idea how to write a cover letter.
The only reason I knew what my educational therapist meant when he said I need to write a cover letter is because of this video. Thank you!
...although, I would like some advice on what to write when there isn't a specific company you're applying to. For example, if you're going to start tutoring people's children on your own with no prior experience?
I really do appreciate the way you created this video. cover letters or something that I still have difficulty with and you actually managed to convey the correct way of writing them in a way that doesn't make me uncomfortable so thank you
My company is currently recruiting for an intern to replace me (I had a year's internship) and I get to be involved in the process of hiring them which is great. If there's one tip I can offer that you didn't exactly mention is that if you're asked for a covering letter...please send a letter and not just a paragraph...you'd be amazed at how many people don't take the time and it is very off-putting!
I miss the part at the end of the earlier How to Adult videos when Mike and Emma would share stories about whatever topic they discussed in the episode. Can we bring that back?
Thanks so much for making this video! I'm working on a cover letter for my first post-grad job and having you guys to help me out makes it a lot less daunting and stressful. (:
Thumbs up for mention of Elementary! I named my (girl) cat after Moriarty from that show.
"Times new roman" - Always heard that was not dyslexic happy font.
Big_Adam_2050 i'm guessing, but i wouldn't bet many dyslexic folks would apply to be hiring managers EDIT: when in doubt, helvetica.
This video is arriving at a perfect time for me, as I am on the job hunt! Thanks!
This video was not only helpful .. but I also enjoyed watching it . Thanks.
My tip: avoid phrases like "I think..." or "I believe...". These phrases are a little wishy washy, and don't always come off as confident.
Great video! Thanks for the shout-out. Let us know how your application to the council for awesome catch-phrases goes. You're a shoe-in!
Great tips! very useful for anyone going through the process of applying for work. Despite what you may hear and read, cover letters do get read. Sure, not every employer will read them, but it is your job to impress the ones that do with a unique cover letter designed specifically to get their attention!
I knew staying subscribed to this channel would help me in the future! Thanks, past me.
I, am having a bit of a problem. I. know I am supposed to write down work experience, and something about the company, but I am sure they would not want to see, something like: I, have never worked a day in my life, and I have no job experience to speak of. So I have a question about what I should write.
+ryan derksen I'm sure you've had experience with volunteer work, helping family and friends, or other relevant experience. If you bend your words enough, you can make it sound professional and appealing. Keep in mind though, most entry level jobs you're applying for (since you've not worked a day in your life) may not even want a cover letter.
Include leadership roles in school clubs if you need to.
Maybe, but my disability is where the problem comes in.
What if you have no experience because of your disability/ mental health issues and need to explain holes in your CV because of it? Sure I can mention some experience helping family and friends, but that's it...
I've heard that it's very common for people to have holes in their CVs and that you aren't less likely to be hired because of it.Though they'll probably ask questions about it on the interview. And if they do ask, be honest but try to "keep it positive". Instead of saying "I've been sick", talk about how you've been fighting your depression/anxiety/(insert mental health issue here) and how it's made you a stronger person :)
If you don't have any work experience focus on showing them how passionate you are about the job and their company! And mention other qualities you have! It's also possible to take examples from school, e.g. "I've helped a lot of friends with their homework and they say I'm very pedagogic" (if it's relevant for the job you're applying to, obviously).
Oh god...my cover letter game isn't nearly as strong as I thought it was...
We all get stressed at some point. Whether it be about work family or something else. Please do an episode on how to deal with the stress and how not to worry about things as much.
Bless you guys for this video! Thank you!!!
Awesome! This is so helpful thanks!
I think your catch phrase should be, 'Just figuring it out as I go along.' I think that pretty much sums up the show.
Great information! Thank you!!!
Make one about job interviews to complete the picture.
omg perfect, i was literally about to walk my sister through this, i would not have done nearly as good of a job
But what do you do when you DON'T know who to address it to? For example, some places DO NOT want any contact from applicants beyond their cover letter/resume until after the company has called them for an interview. Or there's someone who reviews applications before sending them higher up or to another department entirely.
I've found through research that saying "Dear Hiring Manager" in the letter is an acceptable address one can use. A lot less personable, but more polite than saying "To Whom It May Concern".
According to my expensive business school, "Dear Sir or Madam" is acceptable when applying to a position online if you don't know
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This is just what I need! Thanks
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
typo on Watson... but it's okay because I love this video :D
How do you write a cover letter for general application to jobs ie coffee shops and waitressing and clothes shops?
Caoimhe Kitten get an art degree
Great video! Do you have your step-by-step list on a static website somewhere so I don't have to search through the video for the steps? Thanks!
Rilakkumaah!!
thanks
So two things in regards to the internship I recently applied for & cover letters: (1) they stated in a FAQ section on their website that if I wasn't applying to a specific department that i should address my cover letter to "Dear Sir/Madam". Still ok in this situation? (2) In the job posting, they stated the dates between which applicants would be contacted by the company. What would have been a good alternative to your suggestion?
If your mailing it you should leave 4 spaces between from and you name.
Catch Phrase Idea:
As always on How to Adult, if you don't grow up, you grow down, so lets make like healthy plants and grow up together!
or some variant of this. Haha :)
Dean Krokos whay yhe fuk
How should I ask for the hiring managers name?
Call the company's main phone number and tell them you've written a job application for a position with them, and was wondering if they could be so kind as to tell you where to send in the application. If they say they have a hiring manager who deals with that, ask them to be so kind as to provide the manager's contact info to you so you can get in touch and send your application.
The point is be polite and clear about your plan and what you need from the person you're talking to. A bit long since you posted this, but good luck regardless to anyone else reading this!
@@euerz Thanks for the advice!!
How can you draft a public letter for a non specific job. I am sending out my resume and a sample cover letter to a consultant for non profit organizations. While this is mostly a learning and teaching interaction there may be some networking involved and I want to make a good first impression. Help!
This is brilliant! So funny
What do you do if you don't have any mutual acquaintances ?
How about grant applications? I have to write a letter to the chair of my department at college explaining my need/ circumstances. I don't think saying "YOUR TUITION IS TOO GODDAMN HIGH I NEED DISCOUNT PLZ" is gonna cut it ;w;
This video won't load at all for me but all other videos do. :( Whyyyy????
i literally watched this just for the sherlock references
Noooo you can't Sherlock AND Elementary in the same context! My brain just rejects it out of hand...
If I tipped this much I'd have none left to pay for the product.
Honestly, titles like mr. and ms. aren't really appropriate. They're fiercely exclusionary to trans* individuals and set an assumption towards a person's gender that can be uncomfortable. Keep in mind this is not information you're likely to find online and any information on gender you find face-public, such as in an employee bio or in the news is often suspect or wrong. Using a full name should be acceptable as a listed name is generally something someone is comfortable being referred to. This can be an even worse problem if you make an assumption about gender of a neutral name, because it can come off as insulting.
>>times new roman
awful advice.
you are beautiful, so cute
The presenter speaks WAY TOO FAST!
Mary Boldt maybe your just slow