A cover letter is an important part of a job application. The letter usually describes why the applicant is interested in a job and what qualities they have that match the job description. Applicants should try to write a very simple cover letter that is fairly short in length, which helps ensure that the prospective employer takes the time to read it thoroughly. Job applicants can take a few
. minutes to review sample cover letters to gain an idea of what they should include in their application. The state of New York has a web site called Career Zone, located at http://www.nycareerzone.org/cz/resources/jobseeker/simplecover.jsp. This site is a government site that is meant to help residents develop their cover letter skills. Users can download the template to Microsoft Word and fill in the blanks as needed, which ensures that the correct formatting is utilized. Many other career sites, both government sponsored and not, also have examples of simple cover letters available. The Undercover Recruiter, located at http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/content/5-rules-keeping-your-cover-letter-simple-and-effective, has many informative articles on how to write a simple, yet effective cover letter. They also have example cover letters for users to review and learn from prior to writing their own version. Student Loan Blog, located at http://www.studentloaninfo.org/blog/coverletter-6-simple-steps, also has sample cover letter templates to utilize. There are also multiple steps the site covers for writing the best cover letters, including keeping the letter short and simple. Users should also tailor the letter to the position, which means rewriting a new letter for each job application. Job applicants are competing against many others for one job, which means that standing out from the crowd can make a major difference during the application process. A well written cover letter can help earn an applicant an interview over another person who did not write their letter nearly as well. More Reference Links: http://www.nycareerzone.org/cz/resources/jobseeker/simplecover.jsp http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/content/5-rules-keeping-your-cover-letter-simple-and-effective
