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How to write a cover letter (that will get you in front of the hiring manager)
Are you put off from putting yourself forward for a role because you are asked to submit a cover letter along with your CV?
How many times have you closed that tab on your computer screen and forget all about it?
What if this is your latest form of self-sabotage? This opportunity could be the stepping stone to the next stage in your career. This opportunity could finally get your salary to a figure that you feel matches your skills, experience and expertise.
Are you really going to throw it all away because you don’t know how to write a cover letter?
The truth is, most people don’t know where to start, how much to write and others worry that their letter is merely duplicating the information in their CV.
I’m here to break down the mystery and share with you the 3 essential elements that you need to include to build any cover letter.
1. Nail the lead, get their attention, get in the door
The goal of any cover letter is to grab people’s attention and encourage them to read on. You need to make it personal.
You need to demonstrate that you are not just scatter gunning letters out to all and sundry…
