How to Write a Cover Letter for a Web Content Writing Job

Those who produce written content for the Web often seek jobs online. This is a good strategy, since many Webmasters conduct their job searches for writers on the Internet. They usually ask for resumes to be sent via email. The fact that you're sending your resume by email doesn't make a cover letter any less important. Sending a cover letter allows you to introduce yourself and lets your personality shine through.

Instructions

1. Start with a formal greeting. Use the email recipient's title and last name, if they are given. If you are mailing your resume to a company address that doesn't indicate the name of the hiring manager, start with "Dear Sir or Madam."

2. Introduce yourself and tell the person how you found out about the job opening. Mentioning the name of the website where the job was posted will suffice. Most hiring managers are interested in where you found out about the job.

3. Tell the reader why you are the best candidate for the job. Summarize the high points of your resume and tell the hiring manager what makes you stand out from the rest of the crowd. Emphasize how the company can benefit from working with you.

4. Highlight your knowledge of search engine optimization and any kind of Web coding or programming you can do. These are good skills for a Web content writer to have, and they can put you ahead of others who don't have them.

5. Close with an invitation for the recipient to contact you. Provide your contact information and indicate that you are looking forward to hearing from the person. End with "Sincerely, <Your Name>."

Tips & Warnings

• Read the job posting carefully and respond exactly as requested. Although most hiring managers accept a cover letter as the body of an email, some prefer to have it sent as an attachment.

References

• Resume Cover Letters: Web Content Developer/Writer Cover Letter