Nursyawallina A143165

Assalamualaikum,

Today I would like to share about myself.

My name is Nursyawallina Binti Mohamad Hinider.I am study in Bachelor Degree Accounting at UKM.

I have the ability to work well in a group and also lead a group. Besides that, I also excellent in handling a larger program and activities, ability to adapt to multi-nation team working environment.

I also fast learner and able to work independently. I have joined a lot of faculty and college activities that gives me a lot of experience.

Furthermore, the most important part for me, I have joined a lot of volunteering program. I like this kind of activities. The volunteering program that I had joined are ‘Tautan kasih bersama Gelandangan’ which is a program that we do collaboration with PERTIWI SOUP KITCHEN which is a NGO that protect homeless. In this program we help the homeless people around Kuala Lumpur with give those clothes and foods.

Moreover, I also joined ‘Mahabah De Laila’ which is collaboration with Jabatan Kemajuan Orang Asli (JAKOA) at Kampung Orang Asli Kemaman, Terengganu.

That’s all, thank you :)

My Introduction(Muhammad Fahmi Bin Talib)

Good afternoon and hi everyone, my name is Muhammad Fahmi Bin Talib, I'm 21 years old. I come from Lembah Keramat, W.P Kuala Lumpur. I have 5 siblings and i am the third. I am graduated from National University Of Malaysia (UKM) with a bachelor's degree of Economics majoring in environmental and resources. I choose to take economics courses because I think that economy shows the strength of a nation, thats why i want to help my nation get stronger.

My 3 years of study in UKM has taught me many things.It is not only about academic that matters, our skills and experience are also important. In UKM i was involved in a many program and event which give me a whole new experience and also strengthen my skills. I had the chance participating in outdoor activities to gained mental and physical strength. For my academics aspects, its build up my confident through presentation and research that i 've done in both Bahasa Melayu and english. I have learn to be self-adapted so I can be independent whenever and wherever I go. I can handle all computer support, word processing and database and others. My skills include maintaining the accuracy of all files, resolving questions, inconsistencies, daily office operations ,preparing daily and monthly activity report and coordinating various projects with staff. 

My short term goal is I want to get a job in a reputed company which I can gained experience to grow and advance .As for my long term goals, I am targeting to be one of the senior manager which will give me a chance to get managing director position in the future.

That's all from me
Thank you.   

About myself (Nurul Atiqah binti Ghazali A143137)

Assalamualaikum.
Its my pleasure to introduce myself. My name is Nurul Atiqah Binti Ghazali. I am from Besut, Terengganu. I come from a big family of fourteen and I am the eleventh child. I am a fresh graduate of Bachelor in Accounting with Honors at National University of Malaysia. I choose accounting because I indulge in numbers and want to know more about how the organization manage their accounting.

During my studies, I have joined many programmes that really enhance my leadership and communication skills. In addition, I also get the chance to build my confident level and make more friends. I learned how to compromise with others and understand their behavior that needs a strong spirit of teamwork. Furthermore, I love sports and outdoor activities.

Now, I want to tell about my goals. My short term goal is to make an entry to reputed company that I can gain more skills and experience and my long term goal is to have a stable and respectable position in future.

This is all about me.

Thank You.

INTRODUCE MYSELF

My name is Abdullah Abdul Rahman. I am 23 years old and come from Bachok Kelantan. I am the youngest of four siblings. My father is a former taxi driver and my mother had died 10 years ago.My ambition is to be a national football player and football team coach.

I’m graduated from National University of Malaysia in bachelor degree of education in sports and recreation with honor.I have a lot of experience and knowledge of sports such as training programme and types of fitness test.I also have a considerable expertise in outdoor activities such a camping,jungle trekking and swimming.

I am a person who likes challenge,sociability and leadership.I like to follow any programme organized by the college and cooperate with various parties programme succesfully. I am a football player of National University of Malaysia and also a former sprinter during school.I always training on the field every week.I also often go to the gym to improve my body stamina. With a healthy body, I can be more active and can prevent myself  from getting disease.

I am also have skills in the field as a futsal referees. I always participate if there any organization organizes futsal game at UKM.I also has computer skill.Other than that, I also have some knowledge background about Microsoft software like Words,Excel and Publisher.These skills  are very important to complete any task assigned.

Therefore, I will learn more at the university to become a  mature thinker and knowlegeable in my future. I think that’s all about me.Thank you.

HOW TO WRITE A COVER LETTER

 A cover letter is a single-page letter that should be part of any job application.

The only time a cover letter should not be included is when a job ad clearly says to NOT include one. At all other times you should include a cover letter.

The Purpose of a Cover Letter

You might be applying for a specific, advertised job, or you might be contacting a potential employer to see if they have any vacancies. Either way, your cover letter needs to: 

• Introduce you
• Mention the job (or kind of job) you're applying for (or looking for) 
• Match your skills and experiences with the skills and experiences required by the job 
• Encourage the reader to read your resume 
• Finish with a call to action (e.g., requesting an interview or asking to meet)

• How Long Should A Cover Letter Be?

  A cover letter shouldn't be more than one page. It's only meant to be a summary of the information you put in your resume, so remember to keep things short.

• Customise Your Cover Letter

  You should never use one cover for lots of different job applications.
  Your cover letter needs to show that you know what the job involves and what the organisation requires. To do this you need to be as specific as you can about your skills and qualities and how they match the job or organisation's needs.
  Here are three simple ways to make your cover letter as specific as possible:

  1. Find Out Who to Address it To

  Avoid addressing your letter "To Whom It May Concern" if you can. Finding out who to address your application to takes a little bit of effort, but it's worth it.
  If you found the job in an ad, the ad will probably name a person to send the application to. If not, call the employer or recruitment agency (don't email them) and ask who to send the application to.
  When addressing a letter, don't use the person's first name. Use either "Mr." or "Ms.".

• Customise Your Cover Letter

  You should never use one cover for lots of different job applications.
  Your cover letter needs to show that you know what the job involves and what the organisation requires. To do this you need to be as specific as you can about your skills and qualities and how they match the job or organisation's needs.
  Here are three simple ways to make your cover letter as specific as possible:

  1. Find Out Who to Address it To

  Avoid addressing your letter "To Whom It May Concern" if you can. Finding out who to address your application to takes a little bit of effort, but it's worth it.
  If you found the job in an ad, the ad will probably name a person to send the application to. If not, call the employer or recruitment agency (don't email them) and ask who to send the application to.
  When addressing a letter, don't use the person's first name. Use either "Mr." or "Ms.".

• 2. Find Out More About the Job

  When finding out who to address your application to, you should also try to speak to that person so you can ask questions that will help you tailor your cover letter (and resume).
  Questions you might consider asking include: 
  • What can you tell me about the job?
  • What can you tell me about the ideal candidate for the job?
  • Is there a position description I can look at? (only ask this if the job ad didn't mention a position description)
  The answers to these questions will give you an idea of what you should mention in your cover letter.

• 3. Find Out More About the Company

  Finding out more about a company is also a good way to work out how to tailor your cover letter. Here's some tips: 
  • If you know the name of the company, look for information online
  • If they have their own website, check it out, especially their About Us page
• If the company name isn't in the ad, call the recruitment agency and ask who the employer is
• What to Include in a Cover Letter
• Here's a list of things that you should include when you write a cover letter. For examples of these things in action, check out our Sample Resumes and Cover Letters page.

  Your Name and Contact Details

  Put your name and contact details at the top of your cover letter. You don't have to give your postal address, but you do need to include your email and phone number.
  Make sure you'll be able to answer the number you give - no sense giving your home phone if you're not going to be home to answer it.
  Make sure your email address is a professional sounding one. An email address likeyolo@zapbangpowdude.co.uk doesn't create the right impression.

• Their Name and Contact Details

  Under your own name and contact details you should include: 
  • The name of the person you're writing to 
  • Their position or the name of their company 
  • Their contact details
  If you're having trouble finding this information you can call the company to ask who you should address your application to. You can also use "To Whom It May Concern" - but try to only use this as a last resort.

  The Name of the Job You're Going For

  At the start of your cover letter explain which job you're applying for. You can either do this on a line by itself (e.g., "Re: Application for Stock Controller position") or in the opening paragraph (e.g., "I am writing to apply for the recently advertised Stock Controller position.")

• A List of Your Relevant Skills

  Your letter should Include a brief summary of your skills and experiences that match the job description. A short bullet-pointed list is fine.
  If you're answering a job ad, either the ad or the position description may provide a list of skills and experiences that are essential for doing the job. It may also provide a list of "desirable" skills and experience. Your cover letter needs to respond to all of the items on the "essential" list and as many items as possible on the "desirable" list in as short a way as possible.
  Remember that if you say you have a skill or experience, you need to show how you've used it or how you got it (e.g., if you say you've got child-minding skills, mention some jobs where you've used them).

• A Summary of Why You're Right for the Job

  After listing your skills and experience you should explain why this means you're suited to the job (e.g., "The combination of my interest in AFL and my experience with book-keeping makes me ideally suited for this job.")

• Speak Their Language

  Using the same language as people who do a particular job is a good way to convince people you're suited to the job.
  Getting familiar with what a company does and how it talks about itself can give you ideas about things to mention in your cover letter, and how to talk about them.
  For example, if there's a tool or software or skill the job requires - like machining tools or cash handling - mention it in your cover letter (but make sure you mention it correctly!).

• Ask Them to Check out Your Resume & Contact You

  Your cover letter should finish by asking the reader to look at your resume. It should also ask them to contact you about an interview.
  Try something simple like, "I have attached a copy of my resume for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you about this application."

• What NOT to Include in a Cover Letter

  Here is a list of things that you should NOT include in your cover letter:

  Typos or Factual Errors

  You should always spellcheck your cover letter. It's even better to get someone else to read it and point out any mistakes or confusing things. People you can ask include friends, family members, your careers teacher or a careers counsellor at your university or TAFE.
  Double-check everything in your cover letter. If you mention a company's name, make sure you get it right. If you mention places you've worked before, make sure you get their names right too. Mistakes on cover letters are worse than typos.

  Your Entire Resume

  Don't cut and paste your resume into your cover letter. Try to re-word the information on your resume rather than just repeating it. Keep your cover letter short and let your resume tell the whole story.

  Using "I" Too Much

  Try to make sure that you don't fill your cover letter with things like "I believe", "I have" and "I am". Once you've written your letter, look over it and see if you can take out - or rewrite - any sentences that start with "I".

• Don't Mention Your Other Job Applications

  You'll probably have more than one job application on the go at any one time. It's important, though, not to mention other job applications. You're trying to convince people you really want the job - it's hard to do that if they know you're looking for other jobs as well.
  Even though most people assume you aren't only applying for one job at a time, it's best if you act as though you are.

• Cover Letters for When There's No Job Advertised

  Sometimes you might want to work for a particular business or organisation even though there haven't been any specific jobs advertised. Contacting these businesses directly to ask if they have any jobs available is a perfectly legitimate thing to do. It can show a high level of motivation and enthusiasm, and could even lead to a job.
  Even if there's no job currently available, there's a chance they could keep your details on file and get in touch with you when a job does become available.
  This kind of cover letter should be written in the same way as a general cover letter, but with a few differences. You need to:
  • Show you've researched the organisation or business and know about what it does
  • Mention why you're interested in working for them (in terms of what they do and your own long-term goals)
  • Show how your skills, experience and interest fit in with the goals of the business or organisation
  • Indicate what you're hoping to get out of contacting them - do you want to know about positions currently available or to speak to someone about what it's like to work there?
  • Finish the letter by saying that you'll contact them in a couple of weeks, but that you're happy to talk to them if they want to contact you before that

  • Email Cover Letters

    Sometimes you'll be asked to send your cover letter as an email instead of a separate document. If this is the case you should: 
    • Write your name and the job title in the email subject line (e.g., " Jayani Lal - Application for Administration Assistant role")
    • Remember you still need to use the name of the person you're writing to
    • Avoid formatting the body of the email like a traditional letter - leave out the contact details (yours and theirs) and just go straight to the "Dear XXXX" part.
    • End the email with a professional signature that includes your phone number
    • Always send the email from a professional looking email address

    • What to Do When Only A Cover Letter is Requested

      Some organisations may specifically ask you to respond to requirements of the job in a one-page cover letter instead of submitting a resume.
      When this happens it's important to link your experience to the job's requirements in your cover letter. When writing this kind of cover letter you should:
      • Include contact details (yours and theirs), a reference line and a brief introduction to yourself, as advised in "What to Include in Your Cover Letter", above
      • Briefly summarise your experience
      • Use bullet points (one bullet for each requirement of the job) to clearly outline a) each requirement and b) how you meet it (each point should be 2 lines maximum)
      • Conclude by asking them to contact you, as advised in "What to Include in Your Cover Letter"

About Myself (Muhammad Hafizi Manap - A143142)

Assalamualaikum and good afternoon. As you know, my name is Muhammad Hafizi Bin Manap. I'm 21 years old and i'm the elder son of Mr Manap and Mrs Rohana pair. I'm from Kota Bharu, Kelantan. I have 2 younger sisters and 4 younger brothers and they are studying.

My professional qualification is I'm fresh graduated from my 3 years study in Economic with honor from The National University of Malaysia (UKM). I was studied in Monetary and Fiscal because i'm really want to know about how Malaysia monetary system works and government's actions to fix the economy.

I would describe myself as a people person. I really enjoy meeting and working with a lot of different people and am know for being a great listener between my colleagues. I'm also a commitment person when in a group project in eager to learn something new. That's why I joined and contributed my energy in many programs when i'm still studying at the university. I'm also equipped with skills in software such as Microsoft Words, Excel, Powerpoint, statistic (SPSS) and also in video editing which could be useful in my job in further.I also can work in any new environment easily with self motivated and also a fast leaner.

One of the reasons I'm so excited about this job opportunity is that it gives me the chance to really dig in and use my skills to achieve more experiences and skills to be contribute to the company and to the nation. I would love to if  given the opportunity to join this great and professionals team of your company.

Introduce about myself (Lailatun Naqiyah bt Baderi A142222)

Assalamualaikum and good morning everyone. Today I would like to introduce about myself. My name is Lailatun Naqiyah bt Baderi. I am 22 years old. I am from Sabak Bernam, Selangor. I am from a big and single family with three sisters and one brother.

I am fresh graduate from National University of  Malaysia (UKM) and had a bachelor degree of Education in Sport and Recreation with honor. Since four years studying, it was exposed me how to handle and manage some event especially in profesional game or in education aspects. During my studied, I am a hardworking person and easy to communicate when participate in any event or game. I love to work in grouping so that I can improve my interpersonal and my self confident also.

I love to playing netball since from primary school. To maintain my fitness, I will do my workout such as go jogging at stadium atleast 3 times a week or do my own indoor exercise. Moreover, i love and easy to play others game, for example softball and basketball. Therefore, by playing a variety of games can help us have a healthier body. Besides that, I love to cooking and watching movie in free time.

Thank you.

Cover Letter (Lailatun Naqiyah bt Baderi A142222)

Writing a Cover Letter

The role of the cover letter to explain to potential employers why you are sending them your resume. It is extremely important that your send a cover letter with your resume and it put time into writing it.Don’t assume the reader knows what you are looking for – make sure you are very specific: If you want an internship, then say so! Or maybe you are looking for possible future opportunities. Again, be up front and honest about what you are looking for.Because it’s seen first, the goal should be to convince the reader to look at your resume. As such, it must be very well written and targeted to that specific employer. You can view our sample cover letters to get excellent ideas on how to write a great one.You should highlight and attract attention to the elements of your background (education, leadership, experience) that are relevant to a position you are seeking. Be as specific as possible, and use examples.Reflect your attitude, personality, motivation, enthusiasm, and communication skills. Provide or refer to any information specifically requested in a job advertisement that might not be covered in your resume, such as availability date, or reference to an attached writing sample.  Below is an example of a complete and effective letter:

Tell Me About Yourself. (Syafizatulfizah Bt Jusoh, A143214)

Interviewer : Tell me about yourself.

Me: Hello and assalamualaikum. My name is Syafizatulfizah bt Jusoh. I'm a fresh graduate from National University of Malaysia (UKM) in bachelor of Economics.  I was studied in Environmental and Resources Economics because I really want to know how much the economy contribute to our environmental pollution and I also want to know, what is the most suitable management that can make a better nature. And of course, my love and care to nature are one of the reason take this as my majoring .

During my studied, I really participate in many activities that I really enjoyed and spent a lot of time on them either in extra curricular or academic. Because of that experience, I can gain a lot of skills. I can be more responsible, have a better communication skill and a strong teamwork spirit. I love to work in group because I can know more people and I can heard different opinion that I can learn something from them.

I want to tell you about my goals. My short term goal is I want to be a part of a reputed company like yours because I can enhance my knowledge and skills to another level, to the professional level. Meanwhile, my long term goal are I want to be more knowledgeable, have more skills and of course have a respectable position in company.

Thank you.

who am i?

Asalamualaikum,

My name is Nurul Amalina Liyana Binti Khairul Anuar. I'm 21 years old. I'm from Selangor. i have been high School in SMK seksyen 10 Kota Damansara for 4 years which is till form 4. when i form 5 i have remove to SMK Padang Saujana, Jerantut Pahang because i live with my aunt.

My hobby is reading a motivation books and browse some information that i'm curious on website. It is a few way to develop my knowledge. I have a passion in accounting, whenever i do an account, it feels like i'm in my own world, i love the part when solved a calculation to make sure the account in balance.

I had work in a few place to develop my soft skills, one of is my communication skills, last few years, i have a lack confident in communication in English, so i take an opportunity to works in lovely lace as a promoter from that i gain more confident in speak with foreigner and local customer. I also working Big freight Sdn. Bhd as a officer, i have to make a transaction, bank in, bank out, debtor and creditor of the company to gain more knowledge in accounting. 

So, i hope to get this opportunity to gain more knowledge if i get the chance to be a part of Freescale company.

Thank you

Nurul Amalina Liyana Binti Khairul Anuar

A143115

Introduce About Myself

Good afternoon to everyone. My name is Ting Kee Wee. I'm 23 years old. I come from Sibu, Sarawak. I'm from a small and single family with three siblings. Two sisters and a brother. My ambition is to be a swim instructor or a sport teacher. 

I'm graduated from National University of Malaysia and had a bachelor degree of education in sports and recreation with honor. Spending four years studying at university, i learned a lot of knowledge which related to sports. For examples, how to create a profesional training programme, types of skills in sports and types of fitness tests.

I'm a swimmer and a long distance runner. Sometimes i spend my leisure time at swimming in the swimming pool.  In the evening, i will go jogging at stadium at least five kilometers within five days per week. Exercising everyday will help me to keep fit and maintain my stamina. Beside aware from the infection and good for our health, it also makes our brain fresh in thinking and sleep peacefully at night.

I'm a hardworking person and willing to learn all kinds of sports and take challenges. I will give high commitment in the sports or works that i participated. I'm also brave in receiving other's criticism about my weaknesses. I like to do the works individually, but within those four years studying at university, i had learnt how to work in group and known the advantages of the group work. So now i can do the works either individually or in group.

Others than that, i can speak mandarin since i'm a chinese. I also can speak Bahasa Malaysia because almost all my friends in the university are Malays. Sometimes I speak English in the english class and outside the class with friends, foreigners or outsiders. I can speak the basic japanese language because i have learnt for basic japanese language only during the university's life. 

I think that's all about me. Thank you.

INTRODUCE MYSELF :)

My name is Luqman Hakim Mohd Amin. I am 23 years old and I come from Kamunting, Perak. I am seeking an opportunity to work with CEICdata as a Junior Research analyst . My professional experience and my awareness of your unparalleled reputation have led me to want to work for your company.

I have a bachelor degree with a major in Economics. I graduated from The National University of Malaysia, which is idely considered one of the best universities in Asia. During my 3 years of undergraduate study, I have been exposed on some economics module especially macroeconomics. My numeric and analytic skills bloom as I have quite the passion for collecting all sorts of data.

I am hard working, eager to learn, enjoy working with other people and loves challenges that sculptured me into an independent person.Now this goes back, when I used to be an organizer for a college programme. I seldom finish work late because I do not like procrastinating and already used to be in pressured situation in eased.

Not to forget, I also been equipped with computer skills. Other than Microsoft softwares like Excel, words and access, IBM SPSS 22 is used to assist me in my thesis where all the statistics data is arrange by its given format.

During this period, I have learnt much. I have learned the values of teamwork and commitment, how to win, how to concentrate and focus on goals, and how to balance my time and priorities. The passing years have offered me a good chance to give full play to my creativity, intelligence and diligence. Lastly, I have notice you aimed your employees to be proficient both english and arabic languages, I do say I am pretty good in english but novice in arabic. Not to worried with all of that because I learn things quuickly.

With a healthy body, with solid professional knowledge, with youthful passion, with yearning for the future and with admiration for your company, I am eager to join you and make my contribution.

My Findings About Cover Letter (Norazila Binti Mohd Ismail A141262)

What is a cover letter?

A cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provide additional information on your skills and experience.

Employers use cover letters as a way to screen applicants for available jobs and to determine which candidates they would like to interview. If an employer requires a cover letter, it should be listed in the job posting.

What Is Included in a Cover Letter?

A cover letter typically provides detailed information on why you are qualified for the job you are applying for. Effective cover letters explain the reasons for your interest in the specific organization and identify your most relevant skills or experiences.

A cover letter supplements a resume and provides additional information on your qualifications for the job for which your applying.

General Types of Cover Letters

1. Application Letter. An application letter is written to apply for a specific job opening.
2. Referral Cover Letter. A referral cover letter mentions the name of a person who referred you to a job.
3. Letter of Interest. A letter of interest, also known as a prospecting letter, inquires about possible job openings at a company.
4. Networking Letter. Networking letters request job search advice and assistance.
5. Value Proposition Letter. A value proposition is a brief statement explaining what makes the candidate unique.

More specifically, your cover letters should be targeted to the jobs you are applying for and you should choose a different type of cover letter if you are requesting a meeting, applying for more than one job, or sending a cover letter to a company that has not advertised job openings.

Your cover letter should be designed specifically for each purpose outlined above as well as for each position you seek. Do not design a form letter and send it to every potential employer.

Effective cover letters explain the reasons for your interest in the specific organization and identify your most relevant skills or experiences (remember, relevance is determined by the employer's self-interest). The letter should express a high level of interest and knowledge about the position.

Keep in mind that your cover letter doesn't need to be long - a page is plenty. Here's information on how long a cover letter should be.

When you're writing a cover letter or sending an email message to apply for a job, it's important to include all the required information in your cover letter.

A cover letter is comprised of several parts: contact information, a salutation, the body of the cover letter, an appropriate closing, and a signature.

PARTS OF COVER LETTER

Contact Information

The first section of a written or uploaded cover letter should include your contact information:

1. Your Name
2. Your Address
3. Your City, State, Zip Code
4. Your Phone Number
5. Your Cell Phone Number
6. Your Email Address

Employer Contact Information

If you have contact information for the employer, list it below your contact information. If not, leave this section off your cover letter.

Email Cover Letter Contact Section

When you send an email cover letter, instead of listing your contact information at the top of the message include your contact information in your signature.

Cover Letter Salutation

It's important to include an appropriate salutation at the beginning of the cover letter or message. If you have a contact person for your letter, be sure to include their name in your letter. Review examples of cover letter salutations.

Body of Cover Letter

The body of your cover letter lets the employer know what position you are applying for, why the employer should select you for an interview, and how you will follow-up. This section of your cover letter should include:

1.      First Paragraph - Why you are writing

2.      Middle Paragraphs - What you have to offer the employer (be specific)

3.      Final Paragraph - How you will follow-up

Cover Letter Closure

When you're writing a cover letter or sending an email message to apply for a job it's important to close your letter in a professional manner. Review examples of cover letter closings.

My Findings On Cover Letter

How to Write a Quality Resume Cover Letter

In an age where the economy is unstable and unemployment rates are the highest since the Great Depression, a resume cover letter can make or break a persons chances of getting a job. So, it’s a wonder why so many people give the opening glance of a person’s potential so little thought. When you send a resume out for consideration it’s an introduction to what you have to offer a company. It should be short, succinct and error-free. The purpose of the cover letter is simply to introduce yourself, outline your achievements and give the reader a reason to study your resume further.

As your opening statement, it’s your turn to shine and advertise what makes you different from the pack of resumes they’re going to receive and have to wade through. With so much competition for the hiring company’s attention, you have to give them a reason to want to read your resume. It’s not meant to be a life story, that’s what the resume is. Instead, it’s an introduction to your resume, highlighting the most interesting parts.

So, what should you include in your resume cover letter? Start at the beginning with an appropriate salutation. Do not make the mistake that so many other job seekers do and start your letter with “To Whom It May Concern.” Beginning your letter that way simply tells the reader that you didn’t bother to find out who will be doing the hiring. By taking the time to find out who is doing the hiring, you will stand out from the crowd in a positive way. Give them a reason to want to interview you by starting out on a good note.

Your introductory paragraph will tell briefly where you heard about the job. If you heard about it from a friend, by all means, name drop. The hiring contact feels an unconscious need to give you more of a chance if you have a mutual contact. State, “Inside, you will find a resume for consideration in the position of ____ as mentioned to me by Fred Flintstone.” or “Please consider the following resume in the position of ____ as advertised in the Atlanta Journal today.” Hiring managers want to know how you heard about them. They also may be hiring for more than one position, so make sure that you state by name, the position title that you’re applying for.

Then, you want to briefly tell them why they should look at your resume with a blanket statement like, “I bring with me over 10 years experience in the sales field with five of that in management.” This lets them know you have experience and you were considered promotable. It also piques their interest in who you used to work for.

Your middle paragraph will be a little bit more detailed with more of your experience, education and abilities. Again, you’re just putting the highlights in that will make the reader want to look further at your resume. You may write something to the effect of “I have experience using various software programs including, Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook.” You can also include personality type sentences that would attract a manager like, ” I am enthusiastic, well-organized and detail-oriented.” This would also be a good time to toot your own horn about any previous achievements you may have accomplished. As in, “I won salesman of the year three years in a row.” or “I increased sales in my territory by over 30% in the first three months I worked it.” These statements show ability and self pride in a good job.

Your final paragraph is simply a request for the hirer to take a look at your resume and to contact you for an interview. Thank them for their time and let them know you plan to follow up on your application. It needs to only be a couple of sentences long and should convey your enthusiasm and eagerness to get an interview. It may be as simple as, “Please review the attached resume. I look forward to hearing from you and setting up an interview to discuss your opportunities.”

Just remember that your cover letter is an employer’s first look at you. If it’s riddled with misspelled words, improper sentence structure and choppy short sentences, the impression is not going to be favorable. Once you get the hang of writing a resume cover letter, it will become easier, with only the need to personalize it to the job you’re applying for. But, it is very important that you do not use a blanket cover letter for every job as it shows lack of effort on your part and lack of enthusiasm for the job you’re applying for.

Make sure that your name, address, phone number and email are included somewhere in your cover letter in case it gets separated from your resume at some point. Another point to consider when writing out your resume is that you’re not just mimicking what you said in your resume. You want to bring out a few different points that will make them want to read your resume, as in ” I was president of my fraternity and #2 in my class.” or “I stay busy teaching the blind to read in my spare time and enjoy the interaction outside the company it affords me.” Lastly, make your tone casual and friendly, like you are talking to a friend.