Resume. Interview suit. Professional references. Practice interview questions. All of these job search tools have their place. But ahead of them all is the application letter. The application letter is the document that gets the whole interview ball rolling by creating interest in your potential value to the company.

Application letter writing secrets.

A well-written application letter shouldn’t be confused with some quickly written note that just says “here’s my resume.” The effective letter is the result of research and thought. Specifically, the letter should show that you know what the company needs and how your experience proves that you can meet those needs.

Amazing application letter results.

An application letter like this proves several things to the hiring manager who reads it. First, it shows that you “get it.” You know what the company need, and that you know how to provide those skills. More subtly, it shows that you aren’t “all about you” in your job search process. Yeah, you’ve got your ambitions and desires, but are mature enough to put those into a perspective of how you can meet other people’s needs. Lastly, it shows that you are intelligent, strategic, articulate and pay attention to getting details right.

That’s an amazing result for a three or four paragraph letter!