Here is the list :

• Your contact information at the top
• The role you are applying for
• Adress the hiring manager
• Description of why you are fit for the role
• Relevant skills and experience
• Conclusion to highlight your interest and call to action
• Your signature

While resumes are meant to talk about your past experience, a cover letter should always focus on the future and what you want to do. Because of the pandemic, people are making career changes and rethinking how their skills can cater to different roles. Cover letters are the perfect way to talk to your recruiters about yourself what you didn’t speak in the resume.

People often start with writing the usual line “I am applying for X position that I found in Y place”. Starting off a letter this way wouldn’t make much of an impression. What sets you apart from the rest of the applicants is starting with a punch line. Example “I am a marketing communications professional, technophile of media technology and lover of words with X years of experience, looking to apply my skills in new ways and bring expertise to your growing team”. Follow this, with a sentence or two about your background whether you are a graduate or have work experience.

Its important that you highlight that you solve problems. Talk about the researches you did about the company in brief and mention how you can add value. Provide evidence of the things that sets you apart, taking examples from projects you did at the university or from your previous work experience. For example: you can mention how you supported your team during the remote work switch.

Relate your key skills to the requirements in the job description. If you are applying for a part-time job or internship,  highlight what you have achieved during your studies. Any projects or courses you excelled in, or any awards won. For example, I used to run weekly revision clubs with students struggling with school projects and work. Organizing one-to-one meetings by blocking rooms, club promotions, and asking for volunteering helped me sharpen my leadership and motivational skills.

It is also necessary to finish up with a catchy reiterative conclusion. Make sure to highlight the key aspects you want to showcase about your profile. For example :

I am confident that I can bring value and be a valuable addition to the team. With my previous experience in X skills, I believe I can actively start contributing to Y company, and build upon its reputation¨