UNSW Business Society 2022 Careers Guide

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COVER LETTER The cover letter is a short document that expands upon the resume. It provides insight into your character and showcases more of your personality to the recruiter. Additionally, it provides you an opportunity to highlight some of your most pertinent skills and achievements, and demonstrates why you are the best candidate for a particular position.

1. Research

Conduct extensive research into the company’s values, culture, recent news and exciting updates. Make sure you demonstrate that you have thoroughly researched the company, and are truly interested in the position you are applying for. Showcase how your own personal values align with the company’s, and how you could further their goal or mission.

2. Specificity

Thoroughly read the job description. When writing about your own experiences and achievements, make it clear to the recruiter how your skills meet the requirements of the position.

3. Proofreading

Proofread your cover letter to ensure there are no spelling or grammatical errors, that you have not repeated certain words too many times, and that your letter flows smoothly.

4. Customisation

Although it may take additional time, strongly consider writing a different cover letter for each position you apply for rather than using the same general document. Recruiters will notice if your cover letter is not tailored towards their particular company.

STRUCTURE Header

Containing address, youryour personal containing the thecompany’s company’s address, personal contact details and the date you have written your letter.

Opening Paragraph

introducing yourself which gives gives aa brief brief overview overview of of your your Introducing yourself which educational background, and highlights which role you educational background, and highlights which role you are applying applying for. for. are

Motivations

A paragraph highlighting your motivation for applying, why you would be the best candidate for the particular firm and division, and how you would suit the company culture.

Experience

One to two paragraphs highlighting your most relevant experiences, achievements and skills, and why these gained skills would make you a valuable asset to the company.

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