| I'm sure you have experienced the same frustration | | | | direction the company is planning to go to, while the |
| that I have when it comes to job applications - | | | | company values will give you a feel of what values |
| especially when you want to apply to a company that | | | | the company holds in high regard. You don't need to |
| you have held in high regard, but they just don't have | | | | know these things just so you can quote them on the |
| any openings for you! | | | | cover letter or on your interview, but for you to also |
| The key to getting a job in your dream company, even | | | | make a final decision regards to your application. Does |
| if they don't have a job opening for you, is to send in | | | | this company share the same set of values as you |
| your application with a cold contact cover letter. | | | | do? Do you think that the company's mission or vision |
| The application itself will not get you an interview or a | | | | are in accordance with your own personal or career |
| shot at a career in the company. The key to | | | | mission-vision? |
| everything is your cold contact cover letter. In situations | | | | Once you are done explaining why you want to be a |
| like this, a well written cover letter is what will seal the | | | | part of the company, you can go ahead and tell your |
| deal. | | | | future employer about the skills and qualifications that |
| The first thing that you should consider is that the | | | | you have which you believe would be beneficial for |
| company you are applying for is not looking for | | | | the company. Highlight your achievements and |
| anyone in particular right now - so your cover letter will | | | | strengths, but most importantly tell the company how |
| need to tell them why they should consider you for | | | | you can add value to the company if they hire you. |
| any positions or create an opening for you in their | | | | The things mentioned above are key elements to a |
| company. | | | | good cold contact letter. They are not found on cover |
| You can do this by researching on the company | | | | letter templates or samples, so it is extremely |
| further. Sure, you know that the company pays well or | | | | important that you customize your cover letter and not |
| is a place that would help you further your career, but | | | | rely solely on templates or formats that you find in the |
| you should also get to know the company values and | | | | internet. Using cover letter samples can be helpful, but |
| the company mission/vision. | | | | don't forget to add a bit of yourself into it by including |
| The company mission and vision will tell you what | | | | the key points that have been mentioned to you here. |