Whether you are a seasoned professional looking for new creative opportunities, or a recent graduate entering the job market, these days you need to know how to write a cover letter if you want to get that dream job. It isn’t enough to have a standout resume or CV. You need an introductory email or cover letter to go with it.

1. 10 TIPS FOR A
SUCCESSFUL
COVER LETTER
IN 2019
DON’T FORGET!
Cover letters are a huge advantage
when it comes down to landing your
dream job.

2. A standout
resume or CV is
no longer enough
for your
application!
Follow these 10 tips from our
seasoned job hunters at VisualCV
and land that dream job you’ve been
looking for!

3. NUMBER ONE:
The greeting
“Dear Hiring Manager” or ‘To whom it
may concern’ are too generic!
FIND OUT:
ü The name of the person who screens
applicants;
ü His / Her title;
ü His / Her position.

4. NUMBER TWO:
The job
Include a quick reference to the job that you’re applying
for!
DON’T FORGET: the person you are writing to may be
recruiting for several positions at once!

5. The first
paragraph
Let the recruiter know :
Ø WHY you’re applying for
this particular job;
Ø WHY you’d love to work for
this company;
Ø WHY you are uniquely
qualified;
Ø WHY this position is your
dream job
This is your chance to DEEPEN
the connection to the recruiter.
Give a short career summary to
start this paragraph.
Convince him/her: why you should
be selected for the job?
Tell a story that makes you
desirable, that shows you would
make a good addition to the team.
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The second
paragraph

6. TIP NUMBER FIVE:
The conclusion.
This is your opportunity to seal the deal.
Thank the manager for his/her time and consideration,
and do it in a way that demonstrates your passion and
commitment.
DO NOT FORGET TO:
ü Include your contact information;
ü Let the recruiter know that you will follow up.
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7. NUMBER SIX:
Read your letter out loud!
MAKE SURE THAT:
v You’ve communicated why the
company needs you rather than
the other way around;
v The cover letter flows well;
v Your winning personality comes
through;
v You read it to a friend before
you send it out: he or she will
be your best judge!
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8. NUMBER SEVEN:
Proofreading makes the difference
ü Check your verbs. Some great active verbs to
use are: create, launch, navigate, analyze!
ü Check your descriptions. Words that will make
you sound great are integrity, enthusiastic,
committed.
ü Avoid clichés—find a fresher way to say what
you mean. Don’t cause eye rolls. 8

9. TIP NUMBER EIGHT:
Keywords count!
If the company is hiring for a position that
requires a certain skill set, use those exact
keywords, in the exact order.
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10. NUMBER NINE :
Take the time to do it right!
• Don’t use the same cover letter for everyone!
• Be personal and connect with the reader.
• Invest 30 EXTRA minutes, both to research and
tailor that cover letter: it’s time well spent.
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11. THREE FINAL ADVICES!
Ø A perfect cover letter is your chance to express your
personality.
Ø Convince the hiring manager that you would make a
fantastic addition to the team.
Ø Follow these tips, and you’ll be one step closer to
landing that perfect job.
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