The Mentor: the all Important Application Letter

So, there it is, your dream job. It’s the right job in the right place and at the perfect time. As you read the advertisement and look into it, your interest rises. If this is the type of job that allows you to submit a cover letter with your application, this is your chance to shine. Before you even sit down to write, analyze the position advertisement itself. Start by closely reviewing the requirements or qualifications sections. Next, if there is a section on knowledge, skills and abilities, do the same with that section. If you treat the position announcement as a document to dissect and analyze and spend the time to really figure out how to fit yourself as closely as possible to the needs of the hiring institution, you will have done your best to pass the first few reviews and land a spot in the top of the candidate pool.