The purpose of this type of letter is to get your attached résumé read and to generate interviews. Use this type of letter in response to a specific job advertisement and vacancy announcement. Your strategy is to demonstrate that your qualifications fit the requirements of the position. Study the position description carefully and decide on one or more themes-education, experience, interests and responsibility-that show persuasively how well you fit the position. Link major job dimensions with your related past performance and experience. (Sample 1: pdf), (Sample 2: pdf).
