Theme: Cover letter on ready cv Plan

Any hiring manager that reads this will see through the fluff.

So, make sure to do a lot of research and come up with good reasons why you're applying.

Step #7 - Wrap up with a call to action

Finally, it’s time to finish up your cover letter and write the conclusion.

In the final paragraph, you want to:

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  Wrap up any points you couldn't in the previous paragraphs. Do you have anything left to say? Any other information that could help the hiring manager make their decision? Mention it here.
  
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  Thank the hiring manager for their time. It never hurts to be courteous, as long as you don’t come off as too needy.
  
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  Finish the cover letter with a call to action. The very last sentence in your cover letter should be a call to action. You should ask the hiring manager to take some sort of action.
  

And now, let’s turn this into a practical example:

Good Example:

So to wrap it all up, thanks for looking into my application. I hope I can help Company X make the most out of their Facebook marketing initiatives. I'd love to further discuss how my previous success at XYZ Inc. can help you achieve your facebook marketing goals.
Step #8 - Use the right formal closing

Once you’re done with the final paragraph, all you have to do is write down a formal “goodbye” and you’re good to go.

Feel free to use one of the most popular conclusions to a cover letter:

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  Best Regards,
  
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  Kind Regards,
  
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  Sincerely,
  
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  Thank you,
  

And we’re finally done! Before sending off the cover letter, make sure to proofread it with software like Grammarly, or maybe even get a friend to review it for you.

Cover Letter Writing Checklist

Does your cover letter heading include all essential information?

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  Full Name
  
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  Professional email
  
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  Phone Number
  
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  Date
  
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  Relevant Social Media Profiles
  

Do you address the right person? I.e. hiring manager in the company / your future direct supervisor

Does your introductory paragraph grab the reader's attention?

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  Did you mention 2-3 of your top achievements?
  
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  Did you use numbers and facts to back up your experience?
  

Do you successfully convey that you’re the right pro for the job?

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  Did you identify the core requirements?
  
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  Did you successfully convey how your experiences help you fit the requirements perfectly?
  

Do you convince the hiring manager that you’re passionate about the company you’re applying to?

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  Did you identify the top 3 things that you like about the company?
  
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  Did you avoid generic reasons for explaining your interest in the company?
  

Did you finalize the conclusion with a call to action?

Did you use the right formal closure for the cover letter?

5+ Cover Letter Examples

Need some inspiration? Read on to learn about some of the best cover letter examples we’ve seen (for different fields).

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