Dan Andersson

Cover letter

The cover letter in your CV - resume should create an interest in the employer in who you are and what you can do. It is also important that your interest in both the actual job-opportunity and in the company really shows. So adjust the content of your cover letter for each service you are looking for. It is in the personal letter that you must sell yourself and your skills.

Why have you applied for the post?

Think about what it is that makes you interested in the service. There are many good arguments for why you would be the right person for the company. It can be things like your experience, educational background, high interest or personal characteristics.

Brief history

Do not list all your experiences and educations, only add the ones relevant to the job-opportunity you are applying for. Those who are not as relevant for this particular work you can add in the second part of your CV - resume.

Characteristics and skills

What are you good at and what are your strengths. What you're looking for? It is important that you always give arguments that are relevant to the job-opportunity you are applying for and that you can verify everything that you mention. You can do this by inserting your skills in different contexts or describe your skills using experience from previous work situations. The result is a better description than if you only list your various experiences and skills after each other.

Family - Recreation – Future

You can also describe yourself in a way that makes the employer able to picture you in the own organization. Many employers are looking for employees who not only has the right formal qualifications but who also will work in the existing team with its unwritten laws. Therefore you can if you wish, briefly describe your family situation, hobbies and future plans at the end of the personal letter. If you believe that there is not  to your advantage to do so, you do not bring it up.

It is important that the content is consistent with company needs. Try also to customize your cover letter to the culture of the company.

A brief summary of your  cover letter.

The cover letter should contain information relevant to the position you are applying. It will explain why you're the right person, providing information that proves this and encourage the recipient to action. The aim is to get a job interview.
If there is an ad, base your Personal letter on it. Recite what it asks for, but remember to use your own words. Make it brief, not exceeding one A4 page and ensure that the content is readable and correctly spelled.
Always go through your cover letter and make necessary adjustments before pursuing a new service.

The following should be included in your cover letter:

How the company can reach you.
A clear title that shows what the letter is about.
Any reference or professional designation for the job-opportunity.
If you have had contact with anyone at the company and if so, whom.
Why you are interested in the job-opportunity and the company and what you can bring to the employer.
A brief description of your background and how it makes you eligible for the particular service.
Qualities that you have that matches what the company is looking for.
Your signature on the application, not sent via e-mail or is online.
 
The following should not be included in your cover letter:

Medical History.
Wage Claim (if not asked).
Pregnancy, or that you plan to have children soon.
What you not can do. Focus on what you can!

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Contact

Storgatan 123
512 45, Stockholm

Phone: 08-555 87 99

Email: dan@cv-web.com

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Personal Information

  • Namn: Dan Andersson
  • Address: Storgatan 123
    512 45,Stockholm
  • Phone: 08-555 87 99
  • Email: dan@cv-web.com

Languages

Swedish (Native language)

English

French

Work Experience

Managing Director

Bakerstreet Ltd, London 2007 - Present

I am the Managing director for a small bakery. 12 employees.

Sales

Breaddeopot Ltd, London 2001 - 2007

I was a salesrep, selling bakeryproducts to mostly coffeeshops and grocerystores.

Baker

Cookiemaker, London 1999 - 2001

I worked as a baker in a small bakery.

Education

University of Stockholm, Stockholm 1999 - 2001

Economics

Master of economics

Skills

Sailinginstructor

Thames sailing club

I am a sailing instructor

References

Mrs Smith

Breaddepot Ltd

My manager at Breaddepot Ltd

Mr Smith

Cookiemaker Ltd

My boss att Cookiemaker.

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Contact

Storgatan 123
512 45, Stockholm

Tel: 08-555 87 99

Email: dan@cv-web.com

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