CV Prep Tips
"That" Accompanying Letter to the CV
Question: Does anyone read it?
Answer: Not often
Question: If someone reads it - will they read it if it is long?
Answer: No
Question: If someone just scans it for one second what will they see?
Answer: Mistakes
Therefore:
- Address letter correctly, check spellings of name and status of individual to whom you are writing
- Produce the correct layout
- Do not address the individual as if you know them, e.g. Hi John, just saw your ad, thought I'd be good for it. Cheers John Campbell.
- Make it short and to the point
Example:
Dear Mr Anderson
I noticed you were advertising for a Senior Customer Service Manager in last night's evening paper.
I am extremely interested in this position as I am seeking a new challenge having worked for my current company for the last five years.
My main skills are:
- Team management, currently supervise six members of staff
- Ability to effectively liaise with customers at all levels, 800 calls received daily
- Excel reporting - I prepare month end statistics and graphs for the board
I enclose my CV for your consideration and hope to hear from you in due course.
Yours sincerely
John Campbell
