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tThe cover letter is one of the few documents that nearly everyone will have to write at some point in their life. It has been said that the CV is possibly the most important document you will ever write and if this is the case then arguably, the cover letter could be a close second. The good news is that whilst it might seem complex, in truth it is a just a combination of basic principles that need to be included and followed. Via The Learning Factor
rodrick rajive lal's insight:
I guess this is something that needs constant brushing up, even if it means we have done some form of it in English class. The format generally followed in India is the block format with the writer's address and the receiver's address coming on the left, and yes, there is the statement of the subject too, which cannot be done without!
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Today, recruiters are taking to social media profiles to check out their candidates potential before offering them the job. For those fresh out of university or just those who have just not been keeping track of their activity, cleaning up your social profiles is a definitely a priority. If you want to make a good impression upon your potential future employer, then you must check your pages thoroughly as social recruitment appears to be on the rise. According to a study by Jobvite, 73% of recruiters have hired a candidate through social media and 93% of hiring managers will review social profiles before offering a job. Via The Learning Factor
rodrick rajive lal's insight:
Social networking sites seem to be the proverbial manna from heaven for recruiters these days! An easy means of 'checking out' prospective employee profiles, they can also be a curse for those who don't take care about what they post on social networking sites. For the shrewd and more alert ones however, these sites might prove helpful as a means for showcasing talent, skills and abilities. Prospective employees, job seekers, and those intending to jump,j beware of what you post on FB, Uncle Jim is watching you!
The Learning Factor's curator insight,
February 8, 2015 4:35 AM
This infographic shows just how recruiters and hiring mangers are going through our social media profiles. 
Stuart Bysouth's curator insight,
February 9, 2015 4:13 PM
Some valuable insight here. Before you click on that next NSFW link on FB, keep this in mind. |
Here are some ideas for writing a better cover letter.
As an Executive Search consultant I would advise every candidate to read this. It's right on the money. One other important point to note: if the application asks for a cover letter and you don't supply one, you have failed the first test.