5 Opening Lines That Will Make Your Cover Letter Stand Out

5 Opening Lines That Will Make Your Cover Letter Stand Out

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1. Show Excitement

When I interview candidates, the people that stand out the most are the people that smile genuinely, have an engaging attitude, and seem excited to interview. This holds the same truth for cover letters.  Hiring managers and recruiters don’t want to read the same old, tired line that everyone uses to start off their cover letter. It makes those candidates 

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1. Show Excitement

appear to be not excited about the job, and in return, it’ll make them feel less excited about you too. When an employer feels your excitement through your cover letter, it adds more value to your application. Example to try: I was excited to find an opening in marketing with Company X because your impact in this field has been inspiring to me for a long time.

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2. It’s Not What You Know, It’s Who you Know

I know we have all heard of this phrase, but it has proven to be true during most times. If you are applying for a company and you know a key employee there, don’t be afraid to mention it!  Of course before using their name, ask that person for permission. If they are okay with you using their name in your cover letter, do not hesitate to do it.

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2. It’s Not What You Know, It’s Who you Know

Example to try: I recently spoke with Jane Doe, project manager with Company Y, and she informed me about the opening on your HR team. She recommended that you would be a great point of contact to discuss this position and my qualifications.

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3. Get Straight To The Point

I have read many boring cover letters where the candidate will write a long paragraph about how they found the job opening, the college they graduated from, and other information about their past that is not relevant.  Recruiters receive tons of applications daily, so my advice would be to get straight to the point in your cover letter with 

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3. Get Straight To The Point

stating your job title and accomplishments. Example to try: As a marketing manager for Company Y, I manage a diverse team and oversee multiple projects. By implementing new employee engagement ideas and social marketing tactics, I have been able to increase our brand and social presence through the use of employee posting on social media.

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4. Read beyond The Job Description

When you find a company that you like and want to interview with, do research on the company (beyond the job description), and impress the recruiter with what you know.  Look for current events or blog posts about the company, and tie that into your opening line. Example to try: Recently, your company was highlighted 

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4. Read beyond The Job Description

in Mogul Millennial for implementing a new employee engagement tool on Idea X.  After reading this article, I was inspired to work with your company, so I was excited to see that you had an opening for a Talent Engagement Advisor. With my professional experience in leading and developing teams, and retaining talent, I know that I am a valuable candidate.

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5. Keywords Are Hella Important too

Most companies use applicant tracking systems that search for keywords on resumes and cover letters to weed out candidates that are more than likely unqualified. Using the right keywords will get you noticed, and will get you the interview.  Example to try: Microsoft Excel and ADP Virtual Edge are two of my strongest areas of 

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5. Keywords Are Hella Important too

expertise. Through my years in management and HR, I have perfected my skills and increased my knowledge in social recruiting, employee development, collaborative interviewing, and handling employee relation issues. It is the combination of these skills and my passion for the field of HR that makes me the best candidate for your Campus Recruiter position.

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