Friday, 8 February 2019

Cover letters

6C2
6D2

What you can bring to the job, not what the job can bring to you.
Be formal, the tone is important

Confident
Clear
Concise

Tips:
- Don't repeat your CV
- Research the company
- Tell them what you have to offer
- Use a professional tone, but don't lose all personality
- Finish strong

Grammarly

Hemingway app




Stand out with a clever subject line (emojis, puns, play on words). But don't be too inappropriate, judge by the vibe of the studio.

Oh shit what now - Craig Oldham

Introduce myself, outline a shared ideal
State intention - "I'm getting in touch with a proposal." Make them an offer don't ask.
Pay?
What you can add to the company.
Compare your work and theirs, identify what it has in common or is something they'd connect with. Add direct links to work to save them from going looking.
What can I gain from them - mention specific things. Tailor portfolio for the studio 'tailored for you
Finish strongly

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