A well written cover letter for a firefighter position can contribute a lot in making a favorable impression of
your candidacy on the prospective employer.
Not exact matches
• Introduce your
candidacy as a viable one: A cover letter also serves as an introductory letter and thus the first impression your
candidacy will make
on the
prospective employers depends
on it.
The last time you looked for a new position, you may have included «references available upon request»
on your resume to let the
prospective employer know that others could prove the credibility of your
candidacy and vouch for your performance.
• Find out the
employer's preferences and highlight relevant features of your profile • Exhibit ample knowledge about the
prospective facility • Tune and tweak your letter to reflect the company's culture • Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility • Grab the reader's attention right from the start • Insist
on obtaining an interview date in the last paragraph • Show your keenness by including an application follow up plan in your cover letter • Include some selling points of your
candidacy in terms of quantified accomplishments — write to impress.
Make sure the information you provide (throughout the resume) is relevant to
prospective employers, supports your
candidacy and focuses
on skills and experience needed to do the job.