Fresh Graduates, Here’s How You Can Make Effective Cover Letters

Jobstreet content team – updated on 05 October, 2021

While not all companies require that you submit a cover, it is still best to have one on hand. Consider it as your ticket to get in the good graces of the organisation you are applying to.

Learn how to compose a winning cover letter, especially if you are aiming for a position in HR, Marketing, or Sales.

Human Resources

This department is in charge of overseeing an organisation’s lifeblood—its people. When preparing your cover letter, make sure to include the following information:

Any internship experience in the Human Resources department of a company
Any HR-related tasks you took part in in your college organisation or school board
A degree in a Human Resources

Marketing

If bringing a product to market and advertising it is up your alley, then explore a career in Marketing. Working in this field requires extensive knowledge of the current and emerging market trends to help an organisation further its business. To qualify and stand out, include the following in your letter:

Any marketing internship, whether in a small- and medium-size enterprise or a corporation
If you have no internship credentials, experience in a marketing-related department in your college organisation or school board will suffice
Participation in a marketing competition is a plus

Sales

Working in Sales means achieving targets set by the company. As part of the team, you are also expected to come up with enticing offers that translate to product purchase or service subscription. To ace that job interview, do not forget to list these down in your cover letter:

Any sales experience or internship
A degree in Business Management or any sales-related course
Targets achieved in sales-related projects

Whatever field you choose to apply to, know that crafting an excellent cover letter helps paint a good first impression of yourself. Make sure to always include the most significant achievements related to the position you are eyeing, but keep it succinct and concise.

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