BUAD 302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Earned Value Management, Kpmg, Westfield Group
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Paragraph 1 objective: clearly identify the position to which you are applying. Paragraph 2 & 3 objective: generate interest by identifying specific skills/abilities/experiences that relate specifically to the position you are applying to. Print out the job description and highlight key words. Use these paragraphs to connect the dots between the position details/requirements and your experiences, incorporating some of the key words from the job description. Display in-depth knowledge of the company and/or industry in a non-ingratiating manner. You should include some or all of the following: summarize your skills/abilities/experiences that match the specific requirements of the job. But, do not flatter the company with statements such as i would love to work for the firm with the world"s most brilliant strategic minds. (quote taken from an actual cover letter). Paragraph 4 objective: succinct close with a call to action.