Layout cover letter

The ideal layout

Your text is written. But how should you format a cover letter? Pay extra attention: is your letter your letter short and concise, but at the same time the attractive enough to be invited to an interview? Below is the outline of a sample cover letter that has been dissected. Still don’t have the time, inclination or inspiration to write your own cover letter? Rest assured, you don’t have to let this opportunity pass you by. At sample cover letter.info you can download a good and clear sample cover letter.

First, YOUR address. For example:

Sanne de Laet
Bospad 27
3912 XX Waddinxveen

Then the ADDRESS of the COMPANY. For example:

Veeren Mode Waddinxveen
Hazenrug 33
1224 BG Waddinxveen

Place and date:

Waddinxveen, [DATUM]

Then a title line:

Subject: vacancy saleswoman clothing store

Then a salutation, depending on a man or woman:

Dear Mr. De Boer/Ms. De Boer

Introduction

In it you write where you saw the job opening and that through your cover letter you would like to convey why you are applying for it and are the best candidate for the position.

The motivation

In it you tell who you are and what qualities and skills you possess that make you suitable for this position. What knowledge have you acquired that fits the position? Who are you as a human being. It is also important to reflect your ambitions within the company, and very important is why exactly you are responding to this company.

You divide this into several paragraphs to keep it organized. This way, it looks neat and, for the person who has the task of going through everything, a lot nicer to read.

You can use a paragraph to elaborate on your features using short examples. For a subsequent paragraph, elaborate on the skills listed in the job description and why they fit you. Again, do this using short examples.

Closing

Indicate that you are open to an interview and would like to verbally explain the above or any questions in person. And closes with:

Kind regards,

Your Name

A good construction method is the AIDA formula. This is intended primarily as a sales letter, essentially you are selling yourself as a product, which is why this formula is well suited to a cover letter. You can read more about this under “Construction of cover letter.

Do not be easily satisfied with what you have written. Be critical and have other people read it. People who don’t write strong letters end up in the “no pile. Provide a good structure with a clear opening, core and closing. Be vigilant throughout the cover letter:

• Maintain a writing style
• Have a neat format
• With clear paragraphs
• You don’t get long-winded
• Getting your message across well

If you still can’t figure it out, download a good cover letter at sample cover letter.info to use as an example. You can use these as guidelines or, with a few minor changes so that the content suits you, use them to apply.