Career Letters
General characteristics:
- Length: Less than one page - Brief information about the person, work experience, Job profile looking for, career goal.
- Purpose: To complement the marketing document - briefly introduce yourself, explain interest and fit for the job.
Cover letter [standard & customized] |
Follow-up letter |
A cover letter is an introduction to yourself with regard to the career goal. The cover letter should have enough details so that it complements the marketing document and also interests the person reading it.
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One of the most important things you need to do when job searching is follow through. Prompt, polite and personal follow up notes will always make a good impression, and help you get noticed.
Follow-up letters are usually sent for two reasons:
Another type of follow-up letter may be sent after submitting your resume and cover letter. If after several weeks, you have not heard from the employer, you should send a follow-up letter to reemphasize your interest in the company and the position. |
Thank you letter |
Reference / Recommendation letter |
The purpose of thank you letters is to thank someone for meeting with you and to reaffirm your interest in the position or industry at hand. Thank you letters are, in turn, sent immediately.
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Is usually written to testify to a person or (occasionally) a company’s skills, character and/or achievements. Sometimes a reference letter is known as a “recommendation letter”. It is a formal document, and should be typed and written in a serious and business-like style. Reference/Recommendation letters are used in a wide variety of situations; there is no definitive list that covers all possible scenarios.
Please Note: A Reference letter is not the same as a Reference Page. |
Supporting Statement |
Selection Criteria |
The Career Supporting Statement refers to Knowledge, Skills and Abilities [KSA] targeted for a specific job description and is used to the job application process.
Please Note: A Supporting Statement is not the same as a Educational Programme Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose. |
Key selection criteria are the skills, attributes, knowledge and qualifications that the employer has defined as being essential for satisfying the requirements of the job.
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