assalaamat: i've done that,so check ur mail right away!

globechamp:
Secondly, since last year, I have decided that my cv will never exceed 1 page. It took me weeks to summarize everything about myself to be able to fit into a single page.

assalaamat: i've done that,so check ur mail right away!

adewasco2k:


To: jobs@example.com
Subject: Application: IT Specialist
Attachment: [your resume.pdf]
Message:

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to express my interest in the IT Specialist position listed on nairaland.com,

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************WRITE HERE WHY YOU ARE THE BEST APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION, *****************
STATING YOUR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES RELATING TO THE POSITION
YOUR ARE APPLYING FOR*****************************************************************
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Attached is my resume, which provides additional information on my background, qualifications
and experiences.

I would appreciate an opportunity to interview with you and demonstrate to you first hand that
i am an excellent and best fit for this position. You may contact me at the above address or
through my mobile number below.

Thank you for your consideration.

My names
myemail@example.com
0806666666666



Just a sample of how i do send my and yea...i always get a reply for interviews.

assalaamat: You're definately expected to send both ur cv and a cover letter whether they ask for it or not,it's a letter that indicates your interest in a job and it must not contain your address,u'll only start with sir/madam on the top left- hand corner,followed by the body and normal letter conclusion,do not write any heading i.e "Application For the Post of........",these are the differences b/w a cover letter and an application letter.They must definately be sent via attachment,and the position you are applying for will be the subject of ur mail.mind u,you're expected to wait at least 1week after the expiration of the job advert,except in the case of bank's&oil company's jobs,which could take at least 3-4weeks before u're contacted.I hope this helps,Good luck bro.

osenidvd@g:
i've sent millions of cv nd application letter for accounting job without any invitation for interview or text pls help with sample of cv and cover letter
email:osenidvd@gmail.com pls i dont want to expire at home pls help

assalaamat: You're definately expected to send both ur cv and a cover letter whether they ask for it or not,it's a letter that indicates your interest in a job and it must not contain your address,u'll only start with sir/madam on the top left- hand corner,followed by the body and normal letter conclusion,do not write any heading i.e "Application For the Post of........",these are the differences b/w a cover letter and an application letter.They must definately be sent via attachment,and the position you are applying for will be the subject of ur mail.mind u,you're expected to wait at least 1week after the expiration of the job advert,except in the case of bank's&oil company's jobs,which could take at least 3-4weeks before u're contacted.I hope this helps,Good luck bro.

globechamp: Good job @assalaamat and @adewasco

just to add a few cents

If it is possible and if permitted, it is preferable that you save your cv in pdf format. The reason why sometimes candidates dont get a response is that, your well prepared cv could appear messed up on the other side because of Microsoft office compatibility, fonts etc (some PCs dont have the font used for the cv and so will either distort the cv or wont open at all). While I agree that the standard presentation of a cv should be in Arial or Times New Roman, sometimes, some other fonts make could make your cv appear better and cleaner. That was when I changed my approach. When I used pdf, the CV will appear EXACTLY to the recruiter the way I prepared it.

Secondly, since last year, I have decided that my cv will never exceed 1 page. It took me weeks to summarize everything about myself to be able to fit into a single page. There are too many cvs to peruse, so what are the chances that the recruiter will scroll down. I decided to help them simplify their jobs. However, your 1 page CV MUST be ON POINT - neatly laid out, not cramped, and must give a concise summary of you background and your experience. Remember whatever you write must be relevant to the NEED of the recruiter.

What I shared above actually did improve the responses I have gotten since I decided to.
Remember, finding a job is a job in itself.

Let me stop here for now.

All the best guys

Loko one one: Asaalamat n Adewasco2k, you two have really enlightened me on d difference btw CV n cover letter.

Like those that ve been asking,I will also appreciate if u guys can send me a copy of ur CV n cover letter so I can edit to mine. My email is: paschal68@yahoo.com
Thanks as I hopefully rely on your good response. God bless.