Find a Job in Fresno: Tips for Cover Letter Writing

Find a Job in Fresno: Tips for Cover Letter Writing

Want to find a job in Fresno? You can give yourself a head start with a great cover letter. While your resume can highlight your on-paper qualifications, a cover letter is your chance to sell a hiring manager on what makes you a truly exceptional candidate.

At Express Employment Professionals Visalia, we know what kinds of cover letters work best with local employers. Below, we've compiled five tips to help you find a job in Fresno with a top-notch cover letter.

Find a Job with a Strong Cover Letter

1. Personalize Each Letter. Hiring managers can usually identify fill-in-the-blank cover letters in one or two sentences. When that happens, they know the candidate hasn't put a lot of effort into their application. By extensively personalizing your cover letters, you'll show you're willing to go the extra mile.

2. Do Your Research. One of the best ways to personalize a cover letter and impress a hiring manager is to show you've done your homework. By researching the position, you can talk about how your skillset it uniquely suited to key responsibilities. Through researching the business, you can show how your goals and values align with the company's mission.

3. Show Your Talents. Resumes do a great job of conveying bullet-point information. Your cover letter, on the other hand, can tell a story about who you are as a candidate. For example, you can talk about what drew you to this role, where you see yourself fitting into the company, or how earlier jobs have prepared you for this position.

4. Short & Business Casual. Two problem areas for many cover letter writers are length and voice. We suggest aiming for 250 words and sticking to a "business casual" tone. Keep it professional, but don't overdo it. Generally, it's better to use clean and simple language. Remember: a clear communication is more important than a big vocabulary for 99% of job openings.

5. Get Feedback. Before submitting your cover letter, proofread it several times. After that, get feedback from someone you trust. In addition to spelling and grammar errors, ask them questions like, "Does this highlight my best qualities as a candidate?" and, "Does this set me apart from other applicants?"

Find Jobs in Fresno with Express!

A great cover letter makes it easier to find a job in Fresno. But if you want to fast-track your job search, we have an even better suggestion-submit your next job application to Express Visalia!

At Express Employment Professionals Visalia, we are always searching for talented, hardworking job seekers. We offer a wide range of office, commercial, and industrial job opportunities, and we can help you find a job in:

• Fresno
• Visalia
• Woodlake
• Tulare
• Surrounding areas
  
  

Find a job in Fresno with Express Employment Professionals Visalia! Call (559) 738-7822 for more information or apply online to get started!