You probably have been told to submit your application alongside with a cover letter, and you don’t know exactly what to do or probably not so sure. This guide is aimed at teaching you how to write a superb cover letter to get that dream job or application in Nigeria and overseas.
Simply explained, a cover letter is a one page document that you are often required to send with your resume/application when applying for a job or scholarship.
This piece of document is meant to: Introduce you to the hiring manager/scholarship board. It gives them an idea why you are the right person for the opportunity.
Whatever be the reason of writing a cover letter, your cover letter must contain some key information and it must do the function of the things as listed below.
A standard cover letter shouldn’t be more than one page with a font size between 10-12 points. Include contact information in the cover letter and ensure it is addressed directly to a named individual whenever possible.
As stated above the cover letter has an approved structure. Check out the sample structure below
Introduction Part: 1st paragraph
Body Part: 2-3 paragraphs
Closing Part: Last paragraph
Ensure you don’t repeat the information found in resume,on the other hand you should do the below
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