Find a Job in Grants Pass: Tips for Cover Letter Writing

Find a Job in Grants Pass: Tips for Cover Letter Writing

If you want to find a job in Grants Pass, it helps if you know how to write a great cover letter. While many job seekers use cut-and-paste templates for these letters, the best applicants know how to use cover letters to showcase what makes them such strong candidates.

Unsure how to write a top-notch cover letter? Here are five tips on cover letter writing to help you find a job in Grants Pass.

Find a Job with a Great Cover Letter

1. Be Original. While it's tempting to use a fill-in-the-blanks template for cover letters, these templates aren't especially helpful. Hiring managers can spot them miles away, and they reveal a lack of effort by the applicant. To stand out, write a fresh cover letter for each position and tailor important sections to the company and/or position.

2. Do Your Research. When you're personalizing a cover letter, it helps if you've done your research into the company and position. This allows you to do two important things. First, it shows the effort level you've put into your application. Second, it allows you to show how you're uniquely suited to the company and the position in question.

3. Include New Information. Your resume already lists your skills, qualifications, and experience. So when you're writing your cover letter, try to include new information or context. For example, if you've held a similar position in the past, a cover letter gives you the chance to explain why you found this work meaningful and why you're excited for a similar challenge.

4. Keep It Short.  It may be tempting to write a longer letter and include more information. But the hiring manager who needs to read 10 or 20 of these letters will appreciate brevity. The ideal cover letter is around 250 words. Keep things short and use the space you have to showcase your most important qualities.

5. Get Feedback. It's always a good idea to have someone you trust proofread your cover letter. In addition to checking for spelling, grammar, and minor errors, it also helps to get their overall impression, by asking: "Does this letter make you want to hire the person who wrote it?"

Find Jobs in Grants Pass, OR!

At Express Employment Professionals Grants Pass, we offer more than great tips for cover letters. Our recruiters are always searching for talented candidates, and we can help you find a job in Grants Pass or a nearby area.

Our work opportunities include office, commercial, and industrial positions in the following areas:

• Grants Pass
• Medford
• Merlin
• Ashland
• Phoenix
• Talent
• Eagle Point
• White City
• Shady Cove
• Rogue River
• Williams
• Murphy
• Cave Junction
• Surrounding areas
  
  

Find a job with Express Employment Professionals Grants Pass! Apply online today to start your search or call (541) 471-0113 to learn more about our services.