Typically, letters of intent are sketchy in nature i.e. a little more
detailed than cover letters.
Not exact matches
Other
than where explicitly stated on the application form, the
details of your application,
covering letter, CV and academic results and any other information will not be viewed by anyone except Norton Rose Fulbright.
Your
cover letter is a chance for you to expand and add
detail to the skills, abilities and experiences listed in your CV, to prove to the potential employer you're better for the job
than any other applicants.
The only other marked difference is that a
cover letter gives you latitude to explain unique situations; the gap in your work history or a non-standard career path, in greater
detail than on a resume.
Even though it's quick and easy to send an email, it doesn't mean that you should write anything less
than a
detailed cover letter focused on why you are a good match for the job you are applying for.
Even if a job listing does not specifically request a
cover letter, it can be a terrific way to summarize your skills and experiences, and explain (in more
detail than a resume) why you are an ideal candidate for the job.
Rather
than discussing all the
details here, we would rather provide you samples of a
cover letter.
All the more
than a standard
cover letter, you have to be very precise and explicit in your writing (and in providing important
details) so as to make your
letter really effective.
Federal government
cover letters are typically much more
detailed than those required of the private sector, as they want specific examples of how you meet every single requirement listed in the job posting.
All jobs will obviously ask for more things
than just your resume (
letter of intent,
cover letter, maybe even
detailed accounts of your past job responsibilities), and up to a certain point all recruiters and interviewers realize that everyone uses templates for all these documents.
Your
cover letter should feature concrete
details about why you are qualified for the job rather
than vague statements about your interest and abilities.
In your
cover letter, write more
than the
details of your experiences and qualifications.
Cover letters for account manager position are much more
than simple
details of what you have done in the past.
● Your
cover letter should not be more
than three to four paragraphs; an opening paragraph that tells the employer what position you are applying for, a middle paragraph (s) that extenuated your skills and qualifications along with any experiences that you might have had and the closing paragraph in which you tell the employer how you will contact him or her to follow - up and also give your contact
details.
It's best to keep your
cover letter to two or three short paragraphs and focus on highlights rather
than long - winded
details about your education or experience.