How to cover letter: Not required for an application with us, but perhaps the opportunity to set yourself apart? ✍ Tips from our matchmaker Sunita. You don't know Sunita yet? Then it's about time. Sunita is part of our Talent Acquisition team at #tkMC and your go-to person for all career-related topics. Ask her any questions you have in mind and she will help you to find out whether we are a match. Today's focus: The cover letter. You’re using a generic cover letter for all employers? Skip it! But if you tailor it specifically to us, it can make a difference. Sunita'𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁: Basics 👉Spelling check, correct address, correct recipient. Value 👉 Show what you can do for us. For example: “I look forward to advancing the topic of ‘green steel’ at tkMC.” Individuality 👉 Show you've researched us. What made you curious about us? Which team are you in? Pro cover letter: To show your personal reasons for applying? Against cover letter: An outdated relic in a modern candidate journey? #TEAMtkMC #inhouseconsulting
Thanks for sharing your tips, Sunita Nitschke! If you are writing a cover letter, then these points should be taken into account as much as possible 💯
Interesting!
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3moI am a fan of cover letters! CVs outline the skills/experiences we have aquired so far. Cover letters allow to emphasize, early on in the process, how those skills/experiences make the future workplace better - a truly convincing argument driving my curiousity about candidates!