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Writing a cover letter

By Mary-Anne Tyler
This site has been reproduced with the kind permission of Mary-Anne Tyler. Her original site can be found at www.writing-cover-letters.com.com

The Follow-up

Tip 1: Follow up your application.

Follow up your application by calling the employer if you have not had a reply in a reasonable time. Tell them you are keen to know the outcome of your application and that you'd like an interview. This shows interest and confidence. Keep at it, your persistence will pay off.

Tip 2: Write thank-you letters after an interview.

A well-worded, pleasant thank-you letter is essential after an interview. It should show your continued interest, expand on your key qualifications and show your enthusiasm for joining the organization. If you're down to the last two candidates for the job, writing the thank-you letter may be the difference between rejection and success.

Here's an example of a follow-up letter:

Cover Letters Summary

1. Tailor your letter to the needs of the employer, the job and the organization.
2. Write about what you offer the employer; not what the employer offers you.
3. Positively show you're the ideal candidate by pointing out your key qualities.
4. Back up the key qualities you offer with specific examples.
5. Show the benefit you brought to your current or previous employer.
6. Write in clear, concise, plain English — perfectly typed and presented.
7. Carefully proofread your final letter — don't let a simple error slip through

All the best and good luck.

Sincerely,

Mary-Anne Taylor www.writing-cover-letters.com

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