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Writing Cover Letters

Some points to consider when writing cover letters include:
Knowing your Audience
Get an idea of who will be reading your letter. Will it be the CEO, receptionist, manager? Also know exactly what your role in the job would be and know as much about the company as you can. These days it is easy to research a company in depth thanks to the internet.
Straight to the Point
Don’t babble on in your cover letter. The person reading it just wants to know a brief overview of your experience and why you should get the job. Three or so paragraphs is more than enough for a good cover letter.
Contact Information
Don’t just leave your contact info for your resume. Instead also include it in your cover letter. Include your email, address, phone and any other methods of contacting you. The more the better.
Remember, don’t rehash your resume in your cover letter. Instead, summarize the major points and expand on a couple of important points such as past jobs that are relevant. Relevancy is the key to a quality cover letter.
Having a good cover letter will make you stand out from the crowd and will mean the difference between success and failure when applying for jobs. more info