How to Write a Cover Letter

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  • Опубліковано 26 жов 2024

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  • @rawerskittle
    @rawerskittle Рік тому +1

    Great video! My professer used your resume video as an example of how to make a resume, so I found your videos and found this cover letter video.
    Thanks for video!

  • @andrewbrendan1579
    @andrewbrendan1579 6 років тому +9

    This is great! I've been in the same job for 24 years and am preparing to apply for a new job. Your video has been GREAT help. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and expertise.

  • @doraemifa
    @doraemifa 9 років тому +13

    I've watched many other videos and formats, but none can be compared to your significant tutorial videos. I like your style man, thank you for making a video.

  • @dochassi6939
    @dochassi6939 7 років тому +6

    i really just finalize a cover letter after watching your tutorial dude before that i wasnt even aware of cover letter and style of it ..JAZAKALLAH... and stay blessed boy .

    • @Xamplio
      @Xamplio  7 років тому +1

      Doc Hassi, I'm glad this video was able to help! Best of luck in your job search!

    • @dochassi6939
      @dochassi6939 7 років тому +1

      cheers bro...

  • @floatingfortress721
    @floatingfortress721 Рік тому

    Great, I'm looking to land my first job in tech as a new grad, and your video walked me through the process

  • @josmoe674
    @josmoe674 7 років тому +100

    You just proved to me that i can do aANYTHING as long as i pay my internet bill

  • @mjbminer8381
    @mjbminer8381 7 років тому +2

    finally something I can use. Been looking all day for this...Thanks

  • @fatimajames123
    @fatimajames123 9 років тому +7

    Thanks so much for sharing. My writing skills are terrible. This was a big help.

    • @Xamplio
      @Xamplio  9 років тому

      +fatimajames123 Glad it helped! Thumbs up and subscribe! I should get around to posting some more videos soon.

  • @forme865
    @forme865 11 місяців тому

    This is great and well detailed! God bless you

  • @mrhammadmossop1988ul-haq
    @mrhammadmossop1988ul-haq 2 роки тому +1

    This video is absolutely awesome

  • @alexabdullah8957
    @alexabdullah8957 9 років тому +3

    Excellent video. Easy to follow and extremely helpful. Definitely deserves more views. Keep the vids coming dude :)

    • @Xamplio
      @Xamplio  9 років тому

      +Alex Abdullah Thanks! I'm glad it helped. I plan to make more videos in the near future - just depends what people need help with.

    • @valot2283
      @valot2283 9 років тому

      +Dave's Writing Tips excuse me sir, can you explain me how to write cover letter if you mind ,can you sent the sample to me ?email valot331@gmail.com thanks in advance

    • @michaelthornton9910
      @michaelthornton9910 7 років тому

      Dave's Writing Tips can u help wire a resume for a job doing security I have a little experience

    • @michaelthornton9910
      @michaelthornton9910 7 років тому

      write

  • @williamholm8379
    @williamholm8379 5 років тому +1

    I like the idea of having to write a cover letter and resume for the job

  • @mazwimavuso697
    @mazwimavuso697 7 років тому

    Your video is excellent. It easy to follow and very helpful

  • @Mayolie_N
    @Mayolie_N Рік тому

    This is indeed helpful

  • @jennaknowles6381
    @jennaknowles6381 8 років тому +19

    What if you have no work experience?

    • @Xamplio
      @Xamplio  8 років тому +24

      Jenna Knowles If you don't have any work experience, just mention skills you've gained through other experience (school, clubs, volunteering, sports, etc.). The main idea is that you want to describe how you can help to benefit the company.

    • @jennaknowles6381
      @jennaknowles6381 8 років тому

      Thanks so much! :)

  • @randomchannel5686
    @randomchannel5686 6 років тому

    I feel like a moron being 22 and not knowing what a cover letter is, but we never had it in school, thank you, was very useful!

    • @Xamplio
      @Xamplio  6 років тому +2

      I'm glad I could help. Don't feel like a moron! They generally need to do a better job of teaching this stuff in school.

    • @raisa_cherry35
      @raisa_cherry35 2 роки тому

      Same,had no idea about the importance of cover letter,this video untied the knots in my head,clear as water now 😃

  • @millysanchez7137
    @millysanchez7137 Рік тому

    Why is there not enough USA people doing this kind of videos , most videos I have seen are from England and I wonder if the format is the same as USA. Also what are the margins and is this single space paragraph?

  • @kutl1974
    @kutl1974 7 років тому

    Thanks for posting. This really helped me out a whole lot.

    • @Xamplio
      @Xamplio  7 років тому +2

      nekesha clayton Great! I'm glad I could help.

  • @Xamplio
    @Xamplio  5 років тому +1

    Create a free cover letter and resume on the Xamplio website xamplio.com We provide instructions and helpful content, walk you through the process, and format it for you. Go check it out and get a leg up on your job search!

  • @BTRUEMusic
    @BTRUEMusic 8 років тому +1

    One thing that I feel like you've forgot to mention is the font. Is there any specific fonts that should be used for cover letters, in order to make it appear more "formal" as you've said? Is there any that you may recommend? Please reply back and thanks for the help! :)

  • @moechamas2909
    @moechamas2909 7 років тому +18

    properly lit 0:34

  • @pianoLee-sx9dx
    @pianoLee-sx9dx 7 років тому

    Do you have to add a paragraph stating why you feel that you are a strong candidate for the job? or will this sound cocky?

  • @fabercalvo7881
    @fabercalvo7881 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for posting. If you did get the job with Ron, please let me know if there are any openings. I wouldn't mind relocating to Pawnee, Indiana.
    Thanks Again,
    FC.

  • @ArmishYousuf-o7r
    @ArmishYousuf-o7r 4 місяці тому

    very generous you are dear please make resume with avilibility

  • @quabledistocficklepo3597
    @quabledistocficklepo3597 6 років тому

    I could do that, but I like to see my address and the date on the right side. This is difficult because I don’t see any Tab button on my app.

  • @AliyahSky
    @AliyahSky 7 років тому

    What if their so many locations, but the website did not list the location of the place. What should I write?

  • @SungMook
    @SungMook 6 років тому

    Thank you so much for this!!!

    • @Xamplio
      @Xamplio  6 років тому

      Sung Mook You are very welcome!

  • @williamholm8379
    @williamholm8379 4 роки тому

    Hi David Ross my name is William Holm I need your help to write a cover letter to the hiring manager

  • @gnidnoeled786
    @gnidnoeled786 6 років тому

    Is there really a need to write "My name is _______" of the applicant if he's/she's going to write his/her name at the very bottom?

  • @lupitaprado4137
    @lupitaprado4137 4 роки тому +1

    But what if you’re not gonna print it... Just type your name I’m assuming...

    • @Xamplio
      @Xamplio  4 роки тому +1

      Yup, exactly!

  • @amit10k
    @amit10k 8 років тому

    HI, thank you very much for this video. It is very helpful.... [Thums up]

  • @shefalimallya9261
    @shefalimallya9261 7 років тому +1

    it is very helpful. Thank you.

  • @sahidul154
    @sahidul154 7 років тому

    Name and address, do they go together and beginning the letter stating my name is .. .... is it good practice! just wondering.

  • @angelscott3307
    @angelscott3307 5 років тому

    Thank you

  • @victoriamendoza7385
    @victoriamendoza7385 7 років тому

    For a job promotion, I have been asked to respond to an email, attaching my "resume with cover letter." Currently I have my cover letter and resume on two different docs. Do you think I should respond to the email attaching the separate docs or shall I combine them both as a single attachment?

    • @Xamplio
      @Xamplio  7 років тому +2

      Victoria Mendoza I always do two separate files. Often times they'll need to share your resume with others on the hiring committee, and it just makes it easier if it's a separate document.

    • @victoriamendoza7385
      @victoriamendoza7385 7 років тому

      Xamplio Thank you so much.

  • @zkaiva34
    @zkaiva34 7 років тому

    Useful thanks a lot!

  • @Kryptdegen
    @Kryptdegen 7 років тому

    what if i'm writing it in email not attachment/microsoft word format do i have to add the "dear/sincerely" part?

    • @Xamplio
      @Xamplio  7 років тому

      Hems port You'll have to judge it on the work environment. The safe best is to use a professional salutation and sign off. "Dear Mr. Smith" and "Sincerely" are professional. You can also just use their name and then end with "Thank you." It's up to your judgment.

    • @Kryptdegen
      @Kryptdegen 7 років тому

      thanks for replying. I think i'll stick with that formula then, Another thing is a lot of these jobs ask for you to email the resume not attach it for some strange reason. should i put the cover letter on top and the resume directly under it in that situation?

    • @Xamplio
      @Xamplio  7 років тому

      Hems port Hmmm I've never seen that before. I would put the cover letter on top. I would attach the resume to the email as well, though.

  • @pianoLee-sx9dx
    @pianoLee-sx9dx 7 років тому +3

    What if I can't find their name or hiring position?

  • @danelbryan5805
    @danelbryan5805 7 років тому

    how can i get a cover letter for a tourist visa ?

  • @pammiesue7931
    @pammiesue7931 6 років тому

    i wrote a cover letter on microsoft words and don't know how to make it a pdf file to send it in does anyone know how to do this? i downloaded adobe but it's still not giving me the pdf option only rich text format whatever that is and they company claims they can't view it this way

    • @Xamplio
      @Xamplio  6 років тому

      Pammie Sue You can typically print to PDF using your print dialog. That's how I always do it.

    • @playinon6397
      @playinon6397 6 років тому

      When you go to save the file click save as and choose the folder you want to save into. in the window that appears which asks for a name to the file it should also say the format that it will be saved as (.docx or .doc). Click this and a drop down menu should appear where you can select to save it in other formats such as PDF.
      Hopefully this helps

    • @yoshiomaki1517
      @yoshiomaki1517 6 років тому

      On Save As, there is ”Save as type:“ field. Click the arrow on the right side of this field and select PDF then click Save.

  • @josmoe674
    @josmoe674 7 років тому

    THANK YOU

    • @Xamplio
      @Xamplio  7 років тому

      Joseph Lane YOU'RE WELCOME

  • @ryludavis9671
    @ryludavis9671 7 років тому

    What is the difference between a cover letter and a resume?

    • @Xamplio
      @Xamplio  7 років тому

      Rylu Davis Your resume shows where you have worked and where you went to school. Your cover letter is personalized and tells the company why they should hire you and expresses why you're interested in the position.

    • @ryludavis9671
      @ryludavis9671 7 років тому

      Dave's Writing Tips so I'm applying for a job in nutrition services for a hospital handing out food trays for patients and I don't know the name of the manager do you think it'd be wise I just leave it out and type nutrition services or maybe type FHSH (hospital name) and under that write nutrition services

    • @greedo7206
      @greedo7206 7 років тому

      thanks u so much

  • @Torioreo200
    @Torioreo200 8 років тому

    Hey, what if you don 't know the name of the person?

    • @Xamplio
      @Xamplio  8 років тому +1

      I would definitely try to get the name. Ask people who work there, call the company, etc. However, if you are unable to get the name of the hiring manager, you can always put "Dear Hiring Manager for" and then put the position you're applying for. Example: "Dear Hiring Manager for Cashier Position" Again, that's not ideal, but it's more specific than "To whom it may concern" haha

    • @Has645
      @Has645 8 років тому

      +Dave's Writing Tips instead of saying dear hiring manager would saying "to whom it concern" be good or is that too much or unprofessional

    • @Xamplio
      @Xamplio  8 років тому

      +Has645 I definitely wouldn't recommend that, because it's very impersonal. The best approach, if you don't have the name, is to put "Dear Hiring Manager for Position X" where "Position X" is the name of the position for which you're applying.

    • @Has645
      @Has645 8 років тому

      +Dave's Writing Tips okay thanks for the super quick response gonna have to subscribe now

    • @Xamplio
      @Xamplio  8 років тому

      +Has645 No problem. And thanks for the sub!

  • @monawalter9490
    @monawalter9490 2 роки тому

    By address do you mean email address

  • @123DOWNUNDER890
    @123DOWNUNDER890 7 років тому

    cool

    • @Xamplio
      @Xamplio  7 років тому +1

      leo A dope

  • @Infectouss
    @Infectouss 7 років тому

    That 'Joe Dirt' reference.

    • @Xamplio
      @Xamplio  7 років тому +2

      Alain Van Ellewee I aim to please.

  • @dannypatron
    @dannypatron 6 років тому

    RON SWANSON YES! LMFAO

  • @muhammadowaiskhan3988
    @muhammadowaiskhan3988 7 років тому

    Our name and address Where voted

  • @datboi6818
    @datboi6818 5 років тому +1

    i don't even have any skills Help lol

  • @ICETOICE
    @ICETOICE 6 років тому

    DOENS'T XD

  • @artv.9989
    @artv.9989 6 років тому +4

    This is forcing you to be really fake, i dont like that