Draft your resume and cover letter. Following are several guidelines to keep in

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Draft your resume and cover letter.

Following are several guidelines to keep in mind when writing a cover letter.

1.The cover letter should be tailored to the job, the organization, and to the

person to whom you are sending your resume. A COVER LETTER SHOULD

NEVER BE MASS PRODUCED OR DUPLICATED.

2.Include how you found out about the position.

3.Build a strong connection between yourself and the position for which you

are applying. Point out skills, talents, accomplishments, and special training

you have which the position requires.

4.End your letter with a request for an interview.

First Paragraph

In your initial paragraph, state the reason for the letter, name the specific

position or type of work for which you are applying, and indicate from which

resource (Wildcat Career Network, news media, friend, employment service) you

learned of the opening.

Second Paragraph

Indicate why you are interested in the position, the company, its products or

services- above all, what you can do for the employer. If you are a recent graduate,

explain how your academic background makes you a qualified candidate for the position.

If you have some practical work experience, point out your specific achievements or

unique qualifications. Try not to repeat the same information the reader will find in the

resume.

Third Paragraph

In the closing paragraph, indicate your desire for a personal interview and your

flexibility as to the time and place. Repeat your phone number in the letter and offer any

assistance to help in a speedy response. Finally, close your letter with a statement or

question that will encourage a response. For example, state that you will be in the city

where the company is located on a certain date and would like to set up an interview. Or,

ask if the company will be recruiting in your area, or if it desires additional information or references.

GENERAL OUTLINE FOR A COVER LETTER

Use complete title Applicant's Address

Applicant's Phone Number

Date of Letter and address.

If possible, Employer's Name

Title

Address

address it to a

particular person

by name. Salutation:

Opening Paragraph: State why you are writing, name the

position or type of work for which you are applying, and

mention how you heard of the opening or organization.

Make the

addressee want to

read your resume.

Be personable

and be enthusiatic. Middle Paragraph(s): Explain why you are interested in

working for this employer and specify your reasons for desiring

this type of work. If you have had relevant work experience

or related education, be sure to point it out, but do not

relate your entire resume. Emphasize skills or abilities you

have that relate to the job for which you are applying. Be

sure to make this in a confident manner and remember that

the reader will view your letter of application as an example of your writing skills.

Closing Paragraph: You may refer the reader to your enclosed

resume (which gives a summary of your qualifications) or

whatever media you are using to illustrate your training,

interests, and experience. Have an appropriate closing to

pave the way for the interview by indicating the action or

steps you will take to initiate an interview date.

Sincerely, Your name signed and typed

Explanation / Answer

NAME

ADDRESS

CITY, STATE

ZIP CODE

EMAIL

DATE

NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION (To which you are applying for)

ADDRESS OF THE ORGANIZATION

CITY, STATE

ZIP CODE

Dear Sir/Last Name

With close to six years of professional experience into the field of Commerce and more particularly, into the area of Banking, I now wish to explore my horizons into more challenging spheres of my career path and thereby seeking for opportunities to work with a Company that can offer me with the abilities of a career growth and help me showcase my leadership and management skills in a more constructive way.

In this regard, I came across the advertisement of your Company on a job portal and the requirements seemed to match with what I am indeed looking for. An eye for detail and going beyond simply achieving the basic goals of the Project, is what I consider as my assets whenever I take a charge of any Project. During my six years’ career, I have depicted the same with high level of confidence and determination with any kind of project or assignment that I have taken command of.

To complement with what my attached Resume presents, I have an extensive experience in the field of Cash Management and Treasury services in the Banking industry. My acumen with the investment strategies as an Assistant manager in the team, helped my Bank cash upon many significant investment ideas at the Treasury department. I further assisted in utilizing the available resources in the Bank to the most optimum way and in addition, suggested for the ways our Team could help grow the revenue for the entire department and thereby for our Bank overall.

In addition to this, apart from positively influencing the bottom-line of my Organization, my proactive nature helped my Organization bag a significant opportunity in the industry before the same could be offered by any other competing Banks and this resulted in rendering a special commendation from the Management’s panel. In terms of maintaining relationships with the Bank’s third parties, I have always been the most considered employee from my Department because of my communication and influential competencies.

I have regarded my leadership skills as my most pride possession and strongly believe in the principles of ethical leadership. In my Organization, I feel I have now come to a level of saturation however, I wish for further growth, both professionally as well as personally and in this case, I find myself just an apt candidate for the post of a Manager in your reputed Organization. Although your Organization is a non-banking financial firm, it shall rather give me a scope to discover my strengths in a new competitive field. I can assure you, my very significant past performance, shall act as an important input to the profile that I could be possibly offered with to handle at your prestigious Organization.

I would appreciate if you could consider my qualification and the referred skills for the post of Manager in your Organization and offer me a chance to discuss the same at length personally. I assure you my Bachelor degree in Business and Commerce and my Professional masters in Management, shall render high value to your Organization. I am aware of the hectic schedule that you might be going through, considering the volume of applications that may be currently flowing to your desk however, it is a request if you could spare sometime to schedule a suitable time for our meeting to help me further the conversation. Your time and consideration is highly appreciated.

Regards

(Signature: Digital/Hard copy)

FULL NAME

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