First Step / part 4 :Templates for simple E-mail cover letter

Take these professional cover letters copy and paste it in your document then modify it to match what you need to write. (I write some words in blue to show you what you will modify and then make it black like the rest of the cover letter, because professional cover letter must be without any formatting).

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"Templates for Simple Email Cover Letter"

Example No.1

Dear Mr. Ahmed,

I am eager to introduce myself as a candidate for the position of job title.

I am a graduate of Cairo University with B.S. from the Faculty of law.

I have recently completed an intensive business English and computer course, which has further sharpened my skills and qualifications.

My experience as a Customer Service Representative at Vodafone combined with my training provided me with a solid foundation to establish a career in this field.

Kindly find herewith attached my resume. I would very much appreciate an opportunity to discuss it further with you. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Bassem Osama

Abcd.efgh@hotmail.com

(02)1234567

(010)1234567

Example No.2

Dear Mr. Ahmed,

I am eager to introduce myself as a candidate for the position of Customer Service Representative.

I am a graduate of Helwan University with B.S. from the Faculty of commerce.

I have recently completed an English and computer course, which has further sharpened my skills and qualifications.

My past experience in market research would complement your company's (strategy, objectives, visions, projects, etc).

Kindly find herewith attached my resume. I would very much appreciate an opportunity to discuss it further with you. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Bassem Osama

Abcd.efgh@hotmail.com

(02)1234567

(010)1234567

Example No.3

Dear Mr. Ahmed,

I am writing in response to your advertisement for a Customer Service Representative.

After reading your job description, I am confident that my skills are a perfect match for this position.

I would bring to your company a broad range of skills, including:

            ·         Your skill

            ·         Your skill

            ·         Your skill

            ·         Your skill

Kindly find herewith attached my resume. I would very much appreciate an opportunity to discuss it further with you. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Bassem Osama

Abcd.efgh@hotmail.com

(02)1234567

(010)1234567

Example No.4 

Professional fresh graduate Cover letter

Dear Mr. Ahmed,

I am eager to introduce myself as a candidate for the position of Customer Service Representative.

I am a graduate of Cairo University with B.S. from the Faculty of law.

I can gain first hand in Customer Service field, using my analytical skills and commitment to perform quality work

Kindly find herewith attached my resume. I would very much appreciate an opportunity to discuss it further with you. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Bassem Osama

Abcd.efgh@hotmail.com

(02)1234567

(010)1234567 

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download these templates in Word file

"Templates for Simple Email Cover Letter"

First Step / part 3 : Cover letter Contents with examples

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Salutation
Dear Ms. Rania,

First Paragraph
Mention information on why you are writing and the position you are applying for.
For example:
I am eager to introduce myself as a candidate for the position of _______ that was advertised in the ______ on June12th.

Middle Paragraph: the most important paragraph to have your jobs in Egypt
Describe what you have to offer for the employer related to the job you are applying for.
You can write his requirements then list your skills and experience you have that makes you the best candidate for this job.
Address how your skills match the job in paragraph. Make strong connections between your abilities and their needs.
For example:
I am a graduate of ________ University with B.A. from the Faculty of_______.
I have recently completed (your courses), which has further sharpened my skills and qualifications.
My experience as (your previous job position) at (your previous company name) in (list your tasks and responsibilities that you was responsible for in your previous job) combined with my educational background provided me with a solid foundation to establish a career in this field.

Final Paragraph
You should refer to the attached resume, request an interview and let the reader know what will happen next. Then thank the reader.
For example:
Kindly find herewith attached my resume. I would very much appreciate an opportunity to discuss it further with you. Thank you for your consideration.

Put your signature
Sincerely,
Your Name
Your Email
Your Home Phone
Your Mobile Phone
 

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First Step / part 2 : Tips to make your Email cover letter Professional to meet your dream jobs in Egypt

Sometimes the small things make a big difference in your cover letter and increase your chance to get jobs in Egypt.

1.   The cover letter must be without any typos or grammatical errors. (Not even one) Because the Employers won’t even consider candidates who they don’t appear qualified at the first view. 

2.    Use a basic font and remove the formatting, “simple is best”.

3.   Keep your cover letter short and simple. This is not the time to tell your whole life's story.

4.   Do not use contractions like: (I'd, didn't, it's).

5.    How to address your Cover letter, in the salutation: If you have a contact person for your cover letter, be sure to include their names in your cover letter.

For Example:

•         Dear Mr. Ali,
•         Dear Ms. Rania,
•         Dear Dr. Ahmed,

Note:

•        Miss - an unmarried female
•        Mrs. - a married female
•        Mr. - a man
•        Ms. - a woman who perhaps you don't know if she is married, or some woman prefer to be called this anyway.

But if you don’t have a contact person at the company you can use one of the following:

(I wrote them from the most important one to the less important)

•        Dear Hiring Manager
•        To whom it may concern
•        Dear Sir/Madam
•        Dear Human Resources Director

6.   You must write your cover letter targeted to each position you apply for. However, if you don't invest the time in writing cover letters, you're probably won’t get the interview. ( I prefer making a different cover letter for each vacancy you will apply for )

7.   The most important tip: Take the job position and list the criteria which the employer is looking for. Next list the skills and experience you have or address how your skills match the job in a paragraph. ( you will find examples below )

 8.   Finally put your contact information in your signature including:

•        Your name
•        Your Email
•        Home Phone
•        Mobile Phone

9.   (If you will send your cover letter as an attachment file via E-mail) Save your cover letter with your name so they don't get mixed up with other candidates, For Example: BassemOsamaCover.doc … etc.

10. Also (If you will send your cover letter as an attachment file via E-mail) save your cover letter in PDF format or doc format (you can make it with Microsoft word 2003 or older), don’t save it in docx format (you can make it with Microsoft word 2007 or earlier) because may be the interviewer doesn’t have the last version of Microsoft office on his computer.

First Step / part 1: Preparing your Cover letter to get your jobs in Egypt

What is the cover letter?

Cover letter is an introduction letter attached to your CV (resume) that shows your abilities and skills. Cover letter is very important to make you different from others because based on your cover letter the employer will either read your CV or not.

Why is cover letter important?

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First of all, you must be known that every employer has received hundreds of resumes for the position you have applied for!!

It’s impossible task to see all of these resumes to find the best candidates to interview them.

So employers do manage to reduce a lot of cover letters and resumes. How they do it!!

The secret in what makes you special from others to find jobs in Egypt is how to write your cover letter because if your cover letter isn’t perfect enough, your resume won't even get a look.

I can give you some tips to show you how to write a cover letter (your PROFESSONAL cover letter) that will make you able to market yourself and find your dream jobs in Egypt.

You must know that the first view at your cover letter is your opportunity to make a good impression and get you to the next round.

When applying for jobs in Egypt via an email, your cover letter can be an attachment file or you can write it in your message body, (It’s better to make it in the message body). But if the employer asks you to send your cover letter as an attachment file, so you will send your Cover letter as a PDF or a Word document.