How to write a cover letter for a job application?
Why your cover letter is boring?
You should start with your own story, not with “Dear Sir”… Show passion!
The secrets for an impressive resume (CV)
Successful candidates keep up to date with the latest trends in writing CVs. All employers want to hire proactive, dynamic people. An old fashioned CV
Think about a “weird” job
Society has needs that must be fulfilled and that creates job opportunities. Education, health, food, transport and communication are just some examples of basic human needs. So for them to be made accessible to people, someone has to work in these fields.
Finish your cover letter with something like that
In the book “How to find a job in 30 days”, I wrote a chapter about how you should contact companies by email. I suggest that you finish your cover letter with something like that: “I’ll call next week to talk about this…”
Talk to a stranger as if he was your uncle
Instead of seeing someone that you don’t know as unknown stranger, do what the speaker and author Nicholas Boothman suggests: “Talk to a “stranger” as if he was your uncle” – someone that would make you happy to speak to and with whom you can be yourself.
My presentation on FINDE.U Virtual University International Job Fair
You’re looking for a job, right? So… what is the first thing that you should do? Watch my presentation at FINDE.U Virtual University International Job Fair.
You have been called for an interview… now what?
In the book “How to find a job in 30 days“, I wrote a chapter about the importance of researching everything you can about the company that has called you for an interview.
Should you use the european CV model?
A lot of people are using the european CV model but… it’s not possible to stand out from the crowd if you use the same model as everyone. You need to use different models to stand out, to show your creativity!
Tips to stand out in the crowd
In the book “How to find a job in 30 days“, I wrote a chapter on this topic. If you have already applied all the tips, I have no doubt that you will start getting noticed.