A cover letter serves as an introduction to your resume and to yourself as a candidate for employment. It’s the place to show your interest in the position, and make a personal connection between who you are and why you’re a great fit for the opportunity. Showing your interest is important within the cover letter.
However, saying this ONE thing is almost an ultimate guarantee you’ll get the interview.
ASK FOR IT.
You know that old saying, ‘Ask and you shall receive’? It’s true. It may sound like such common sense and obvious advice, but how many times have you sent a cover letter with your resume and not asked for the interview? It’s easy to do!
In the closing paragraph of your cover letter, all you need to do is ask the employer for the interview. There is a statistics that have indicated job seekers who ASK for the interview in their cover letters are twice as likely to GET the interview. Below, are some examples that you can modify and use in your own cover letter.
Ending #1
I’m excited about the <position applied for> with <compnay name> and would love the opportunity to meet in person to further discuss my experience and the value I can offer you as your <position applied for>. Please call me at <phone number> to schedule an interview at your earliest convenience.
Ending #2
I would love a personal interview at your earliest convenience to further discuss my credentials with you. I can be reached at <phone number> and will follow up as well to make sure you’ve received my information.
Ending #3
Thank you for your time reviewing my resume. I welcome the opportunity to discuss in a personal interview my qualifications and fit for the position. Feel free to reach me at <phone number> at your earliest convenience.
Ending #4 - This is a more direct approach
Thank you for your time and consideration. I will follow up in one week to schedule a day and time we can meet to further discuss the position and my experience. You may also reach me at <phone number> to schedule an interview.
You can ask for the interview with any wording you’re comfortable with. The key thing to remember is to close your cover letter by asking for the interview
