covering letter

When you send your resume through mail, you must accompany it with a covering letter. A neatly typed covering letter makes a positive impact on the recruiter's mind. 

'Covering letter' normally includes the following information:

(i)                 Your name, address and contact details

(ii)               The date

(iii)             The name and address of the recruiter and his company

(iv)              The salutation followed by the person's last name, or 'To Whom it may concern' if you are applying to an ad.

(v)                An opening paragraph explaining how you came to know of the job and that you are interested in applying for the job being offered.

(vi)              One or two paragraphs explaining your qualification, experiences and appropriateness for the job.

(vii)            The final paragraph should contain a request to be called for an interview

(viii)          The closing Sincerely or Yours Truly followed by your signature with your name typed under it.

The covering letter should not exceed one page in length. The language should be simple and polite.