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# how to write a cover letter?

## Writing a cover letter requires you to do five things: address, introduce, explain, emphasise and thank.

If you're currently looking and applying for jobs, writing a cover letter can help you to stand out from the crowd of job-seekers and leave a lasting impression. 

We have created a five-step cover letter structure to help you write a great cover letter and land the job that you want. 

1. Address the hiring manager (by name if you can), the job you’re applying for and where you found out about the job.
2. Introduce yourself by outlining your immediate professional background (your role, industry, years of experience or qualifications if you’re a student or recent graduate) and explain how the skills gained from this background make you the best person for the job.
3. Explain why you want to work for this company specifically - possibly by referring to a project or campaign they’ve been involved in - and convey that this isn’t just a job to pay the bills (even if it is).
4. Bring it back to why you’re right for this company specifically and what you can contribute towards their business objectives, vision and culture.
5. Thank the hiring manager for considering your application and include a call to action, as well as how you might be reached for a follow up.

For examples, click [here](https://www.randstad.com.au/career-advice/job-search-strategy/cover-letter-tips-and-examples/)

 

 

 

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