How To Write A Best Successful Cover Letter

Applying for jobs is not always a quick and easy process. Some hiring managers only look at Cover Letter before hiring their task on Upwork. But, If you follow some tips before writing your cover letter, I think, you can win it easily. The aspects of writing a best successful cover letter are as:

Goal of a cover letter is to convince a client that:

• You fully comprehend the task;
• You can cope with the task;
• It is easy to operate with you;
• There is no contingency.

How to start a cover letter:

• "Dear Mr. Steve,"
• "Dear Brown Steve,"
• "Mr. Steve,";
• "Dear Hiring Manager,".
• "Hello Sir,"
• "Hi"
• "Dear employer"

Cover letter should include:

• Skills you have that make you the right person for this position based on your working experience;
• "I have good experience in data entry, web research, Google documents and MS Office. My typing speed is more than 50 words per minute.";
• "I successfully perform administrative duties including copying and faxing documents, answering telephones, transferring data, web research and reports to immediate supervisor".
• "I have recently worked for a Canadian ABC Company as a senior team leader, my duties were to develop front-end and back-end using PHP and MySQL."

• Read all attachments is they are in the job description and ask your questions or show that you understand them;
• "I read and have some questions about doc your attached, I would glad to ask them and share my ideas."

• Demonstrate your curiosity;
• I'm interested in the position of Blogger Writer. I have been a writer for two years, and know well Blogger and WordPress."
• "Over the writing aspect. I am scrupulous and passionate. All results are shipped before due date with a high quality."
• "I'm a iOS developer, and very interested in this job."

• Indicate that you already done similar projects/tasks;
• "You may find out more about 2 similar previously successfully completed projects by this link <link>";
• "I used UML to develop two similar projects which exchange XML packages to speed up video broadcasting";
• "I have attached SEO portfolio of websites on which I had worked in past. Please find the attachment."

• Show that you've an excellent comprehending the problems from the client;
• "Your solution with EXE files is very interesting, but I have idea how it can be dramatically improved by using SOAP"
• "I am guessing this content is for any website that's selling an item, is finding a method to attract them."
• "If you use me I'll not just talk about the products. however I may also explain why they're worth purchasing. It'll set you aside from the rest of the websites that simply regurgitate product specifications."

• If job description includes specific questions - answer them;
• "Per your request, here are two links on UX diagrams, I've designed for both web and desktop applications."

• Add your availability for the position;
• "I can work 20 hours/week on your project, my working schedule can be discussed."
• "I am available at any time during the week but my preferable hours would be Mon, Wed, and Fri from 8:30 am - 11:30 am."
• "I can dedicate 28hr per week for this job, we can negotiate working schedule."

• Show a readiness to complete a test job;
• "I am ready to do test job if you wish.";

• Specify on what payment condition you are ready to work.
• "My rating is 30$, but I am ready to loosen the rate, because I have few feedbacks. Getting feedback is more important for me rather than money. Let start with 22$/hr."

Good phrases before closing the cover letter:

• "Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.";
• "I look forward to hearing from you."
• "Looking forward to work with you."
• "Please feel free to contact me for any questions."
• "Waiting for you kind response"
• "If you have any questions please let me know"
• "Looking forward to get started"

How finish a cover letter:

• <your name>;
• "Thank you, <your name>";
• "Best regards, <your name>";
• "Regards, <your name>";
• "Best wishes, <your name>";
• "Have a nice day!";
• "Thank you for opportunity".

Do not:

• Do not provide Skype, email or any other contact details (this is against Upwork policy);
• Do not copy/paste previous cover letters or templates.

Before submitting cover letter:

• Check grammar and spelling;
• Check all links included into the cover letter.

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