{"id":1031,"date":"2011-04-29T16:32:54","date_gmt":"2011-04-29T16:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/job-hunting-we-review-10-real-cover-letters-1031\/"},"modified":"2024-07-17T12:26:28","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T06:56:28","slug":"job-hunting-we-review-10-real-cover-letters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/job-hunting-we-review-10-real-cover-letters\/","title":{"rendered":"Job hunting: We review 10 REAL cover letters!"},"content":{"rendered":"

THE <\/strong>prospect <\/strong>of getting a call for an interview depends often on how well you frame your resume and cover letter. We reviewed 10 sample cover letters, the good, bad and ugly! Ensure to not to make the following mistakes in your cover letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\"\" From<\/strong>: \"\"<\/p>\n
Sent<\/strong>: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 12:54 PM
\nTo<\/strong>: \"\"
\nSubject<\/strong>: Regarding Advisor\/ Counsellors\/ Experts that you need. Dear Sir \/ Madam,<\/p>\n

I have attached my detailed profile with this mail. I wish to be a part of <\/span><\/span>your team to help to the limit that I can<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span> Please revert and acknowledge the receipt of the mail.
\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nCORRECT THE HYPERBOLE<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\nPreferablly do not use hyperbole. The words revert and acknowledge mean the same. Never address Sir\/Madam, if you can help it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\"\" From<\/strong>: \"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n
Sent<\/strong>: <\/strong>Friday, December 11, 2009 12:25 PM
\nTo<\/strong>: \"\"
\nSubject<\/strong>: Resume regarding job   <\/strong>
\nHi Ceo,
\nI am XXX<\/span> done my B-Tech and having 2-3 years of experience.
\nPlease find attached my resume and do let me know for various openings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


\n<\/strong><\/p>\n


\n<\/strong>
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\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nSLOPPINESS IS WRONG !<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\nBe precise. 2-3 years of experience sounds casual. And the writer  messes it further by saying \u201cvarious openings\u201d. Shows you are disinterested. This is a sure reject.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\"\" From<\/strong>: \"\"<\/p>\n
Sent<\/strong>: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 7:49 PM
\nTo<\/strong>: \"\"<\/strong>
\nSubject<\/strong>: <\/strong>ARE YOU THE BEST CARRER COUNSELLOR
\nIM AM XXX<\/span>, AGED 50 YEAR, EXPERIENCE IN TEACHING OF HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL CLASSES WITH ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL (FROM CLASS IX)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nALL CAPS IS A NO NO!<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
This is a good example of how not to write a covering letter. Writing in capitals alone is a sure \u2019no-no.\u2019 Use grammatically correct language in sentence case.
\n <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\"\" From<\/strong>: \"\"<\/p>\n
Sent<\/strong>: Saturday, January 02, 2010 8:57 PM
\nTo<\/strong>: \"\"
\nSubject<\/strong>: i wanna work Sir,
\nI have completed my graduation i the year 2009 and i wanna be a part of your advisory team, as i would be one would represent our ideas and thoughts.This is why i wanna be a part of your team.Hope u’ll select me<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nSINCERITY IS THE CORE !<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\nThe language is very casual. The candidate\u2019s sincerity stands exposed. The careless use of  English language and spelling mistakes makes it a terrible bore.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\"\" From<\/strong>: \"\"<\/p>\n
Sent<\/strong>: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 12:25 PM
\nTo<\/strong>: \"\"
\nSubject<\/strong>: <\/strong>interested to explore possiblities of working – cv attached <\/p>\n

Subject<\/strong>: <\/strong>Interested to explore possibilities of working, reference the notice in TOI, dated 4th Nov 2009
\nI am pleased to attach my cv for perusal and shall be happy to discuss further possibilities of working with your esteemed organisation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nWRITE SUCCINCTLY !<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\nYou can never be pleased to attach your CV. The company must be pleased to receive the same. The tone of the letter is too patronising. It communicates a sense of misplaced confidence. The introduction line is too verbose. Do not repeat subject line in emails.
\nNo employer will be ready to recruit a person with such a casual approach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\"\" From<\/strong>: \"\"<\/p>\n
Sent<\/strong>: <\/strong>Wednesday, November 04, 2009 8:48 AM
\nTo<\/strong>: \"\"<\/strong>
\nSubject<\/strong>: Fwd: resume  
\n– Forwarded message -From:
\nDate<\/strong>: Sep 30, 2009 4:24 PM
\nSubject<\/strong>: <\/strong>Fwd: resume
\nTo<\/strong>: \"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Forwarded message -From:
\nDate<\/strong>: Sun, May 24, 2009 at 9:03 AM
\nSubject<\/strong>: <\/strong>reume
\nTo<\/strong>: \"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nHORROR OF FORWARDING!<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\nThis is the worst mistake one can do while applying for a job. The candidate forwarded his previous application to the current position. A sure way to be rejected. The  correct approach will be to re-write the earlier applications to suit the present job opening.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\"\" From<\/strong>: \"\"<\/p>\n
Sent:<\/strong> Wednesday, November 04, 2009 5:07 PM
\nTo<\/strong>: \"\"
\nSubject<\/strong>: CAREER COUNSELLAR  
\nDear Sir\/Madame
\nIt refers to advt. published in TOI regarding above mentioned subject.I am interested in your offer.I have attached my profile along with this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nNO CLICHES!<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\nDo not write in clipped sentences. Mention clearly the reason why you are applying. \u201cAbove mentioned post\u201d is a very old world and cliched expression, it is better that you don\u2019t use it. \u201cI am interested in your offer\u201d is a presumptuous statement. You attach  a CV or a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 . \u2019My profile\u2019 has a social media tinge. Best avoided.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\"\" From<\/strong>: \"\"<\/p>\n
Sent<\/strong>: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 11:06 AM
\nTo<\/strong>: \"\"<\/strong>
\nSubject<\/strong>: <\/strong>Application for the post of Counsellors  
\nDear sir,
\n             pls. find my c.v. enclsoed <\/strong>in
\nresposne to your advertisment.
\ni am from a pour background. sir please give me chance.
\ni have passed school from hosiarpur panjab. from rural bacground sir.
\ni request you to very kindly consider my application for any suitable position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nNO CRAVENNESS!<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\nDo not speak about your personal circumstances. It immediately diverts the recruiter\u2019s attention.
\nGiving unnecessary information about your school education is irrelevant. It clearly appears that the last line is a \u2019cut, copy, paste\u2019 job. It is a giveaway that the application is doctored. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\"\" From<\/strong>: \"\"<\/p>\n
Sent<\/strong>: Friday, November 06, 2009 4:47 PM
\nTo<\/strong>: \"\"<\/strong>
\nSubject<\/strong>: Application for Marketing Executive<\/p>\n

Dear Sir ,
\nThis is with reference to your Advt in Times of India dated 4th November 2009.
\nI am a postgraduate with MPhil, both of them with distinction and also served as Senior Research Fellow in University of Delhi.
\nI am  interested in joining your organization.
\nI am also enclosing my CV for your kind consideration, Kindly consider my application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nA GOOD PIECE !<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
This application has a good opening, briefly explains the candidate\u2019s credentials, expresses interest and closes with a request. The only problem is that the candidate has applied for a marketing posiiton, which is not backed by any professional qualification or experience. So getting a look-in seems remote.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\"\" From<\/strong>: \"\"<\/p>\n
Sent<\/strong>: Thursday, November 05, 2009 1:10 PM
\nTo<\/strong>: \"\"
\nSubject<\/strong>:
\nSir ,
\nMy name is dinesh kumar. i am science graduate and i did MCA later on . i am attaching my r\u00e9sum\u00e9 with my all of the career apportunities .if you have a career for me please , consult me .<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nRELEVANCE IS THE KEY !<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
This looks like a ploy to distract the employer so that the candidate  doesn\u2019t get any call letter. Write the letter in a standard format. Avoid bad English, wrong punctuation and incorrect spelling mistakes. Use capitals, where ever necessary. Do not use worlds like \u201cconsult me\u201d.
\n <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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