The main aim of writing a cover letter for a remote job application is for your the employer to have a tangible knowledge (image) of you even though there isn’t going to be a physical contact. In order for this to be achieved you want to utilize this shot at employment, reasonably; you want pitch/position yourself purposefully. And this would be only be possible if you have a winning cover letter!
Writing a Winning Cover Letter
1. Make enquiries of the company/role you’re applying to
There are a thousand and one remote companies with various job vacancies/openings. Since you seek to apply for a befitting role it would not be out of place for you to have some knowledge of your preferred company. Therefore it is paramount that you enquire both role and company, using their online presence to conduct a research.
2. Let them meet you
Introduce yourself briefly but strategically. Do a run-down of your self, stating: how you came across the job vacancy, your excitement about the opportunity, some unique qualities that makes you standout from other prospects.
3. Highlight your skills/qualities and their values
Make your potentials obvious to your hirer(s); outline those highly sought-after skills that you possess and the added values which the company would be getting. Ranging from problem analyzing skill to effective communication(verbal and written), problem resolution…to negotiation skill; shed some light on each one and how you hope to align them with the companies mission and their effect on achieving their goals—short term and long term goals alike.
4. Share your prior Remote work experience (if any)
Fill your (prospective) employer in on your previous work experience. The perks you undoubtedly enjoyed, the challenges faced; it’s effect on you—positive or negative. Intimate him/her on how you plan to navigate negative work situations and/or things you hope to do better (implementing the knowledge garnered from your past work experience) if given a chance at employment in their prestigious firm.
5. Be Expectant
Lastly, in writing a cover letter, your expectancy to have a positive feedback from your prospective employer should be known. Express that in a calm yet curious mannerism, in a conclusive paragraph that explains your anticipation for bagging the job.
Do this even as you attach your relevant credentials to your application mail.
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