{"id":561,"date":"2014-04-12T00:00:44","date_gmt":"2014-04-12T00:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oryxpeople.com.au\/?p=561"},"modified":"2025-03-10T03:24:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T03:24:39","slug":"covering-the-cover-letter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oryxpeople.com.au\/covering-the-cover-letter\/","title":{"rendered":"Covering the cover letter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cover letters are a big part of applying for a job in any industry, but how can you make your cover letter stand out above the pack? Here are some great tips that we think could help.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do your research before you write. Call or visit the business. Check out their website. Knowing the business and what they do will give focus and direction to your letter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Tailor your cover letter to the job \u2013 and keep it relevant. While it\u2019s great to let a prospective employer know how great you are, most recruiters are only interested in whether or not you are suitable for the position they need to fill. Find out exactly what the job will entail and focus on the particular skills and talents it requires.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-117 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/oryx-people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jobseeker.jpg\" alt=\"Jobseeker - cover letter\" width=\"218\" height=\"231\" \/>Be specific about your niche. Let the recruiter know what you\u2019re an expert in. Saying you have 30 years \u2018in automotive\u2019 is not detailed enough. What expertise can you bring to the position, above and beyond what is required?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t go overboard \u2013 less is more. There is no need to tell your life story or irrelevant personal details. A single page should be enough to introduce yourself and let the recruiter know why you are perfect for the job. Look at it from the recruiter\u2019s perspective; when you\u2019re reading dozens (or hundreds) of cover letters, brevity is appreciated!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Write your letter on computer software which will check your spelling and help with laying the letter out. That way, you don\u2019t need to worry about losing the letter \u2013 and you can even use parts of it again for future applications. Don\u2019t handwrite your letter if you\u2019re serious about your application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Check that names and places are spelled correctly, especially when you\u2019re addressing your letter to a particular person. \u00a0Are you writing to a man or a woman? Writing \u201cDear Sir \u201d to a female recruiter will start you off on the wrong foot! Make sure any dates are correct and of course, that your own contact information is right.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Know your terminology and its context \u2013 the same word can have a different meaning depending on which sector within the industry you\u2019re aiming to be employed in. For instance, the term \u201cwholesale\u201d has a different meaning for a vehicle manufacturer than it does for a retail dealership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Similarly, don\u2019t use overly long words or complicated language, especially if you\u2019re unsure of the meaning! Don\u2019t pretend to be somebody you\u2019re not \u2013 be the best version of yourself instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Be honest about your strengths and weaknesses. Everyone tries to put a positive spin on their experience and credentials \u2013 and that\u2019s fine \u2013 but don\u2019t overdo it. Make sure you can deliver on what you\u2019re offering!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cover letters are a big part of applying for a job in any industry, but how can you make your cover letter stand out above the pack? Here are some great tips that we think could help. Do your research before you write. Call or visit the business. Check out their website. 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