WHAT IS A COVER LETTER? HOW TO WRITE A GOOD COVER LETTER

A cover letter is an every day encountered type of official letter document, which is used to convey clarifications, instructions, identifications, approvals and any other official correspondence backing an attached file.

In order words, a cover letter gives credence or authority to another attached document containing data for necessary actions.

It is very necessary that you know what a cover letter is, and what it contains so you would know how to write one. This post tells you everything about a cover letter. It may sound complex or more like some official jargon, but writing a cover letter is very simple.

Knowing how to write a standard cover letter gives you some identity of professional competence and edge over your contemporaries.

In every official conversation, directive, correspondence or memo, a cover letter is highly relevant. A standard cover letter is that official correspondence in form of a formal letter, which gives full identification, legitimacy or credence to a documented data or information.

HOW TO WRITE A GOOD COVER LETTER

One mark of every official letter or correspondence is the presence of the official letter head of the originating organisation. The letterhead tells more about the source and authenticity of the information it is conveying.

In a standard cover letter, the letterhead bears the name of the organisation, address, contacts (both phone, email, websites and maybe social media links.

Other contents of the cover letter include reference number of the cover letter and that of the recipient. A duly signed signature, and maybe stamped.

Official language as mostly adopted by the organisation is the most appropriate to be used in a cover Letter. Let me not forget here that every cover letter is dated.

A cover letter may exist as a hard copy (paper) or a soft copy (electronic). The message body of a cover letter is paragraphed - either in straight block format or indented or inner slanted format. 

A paragraph delivers a single point of which the essence is to make every conveyed information or directive clear and distinct.

To know how to write a good cover letter ensures smooth official and error-free bureaucratic correspondence, which promotes career development. One last thing is that, a cover letter is not an application letter.