Career advice
Curated writing from operators, recruiters, and HR leaders — written for people building real careers in HK.
Last week, we looked at the purpose of a cover letter and how to structure the first two paragraphs, covering an opening statement and a description of relevant studies and work experience. Let’s look at how to finish the draft you wrote last week. 3. A description of the important personal qualities that you would bring to the job. Emphasise why you are the best candidate for the job.
Applying for a job can be a daunting task. There is so much to do — finding the right role to apply for, updating your CV, going to an interview — all of these are important steps that must be done well. Writing a cover letter can therefore sometimes seem less important when faced with other important tasks. But a good covering letter can make the difference between rejection and progressing to an interview. Let’s look at how to tackle this all-important piece of work. What is the purpose of a cover letter?
In this part, we continue with further tips on how to give the perfect presentation……
Very few people in the world enjoy the prospect of giving a presentation. Even though you may not be speaking to millions of people, giving the perfect presentation is still important.