Using bullet points in a cover letter?
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I can't seem to write a cover letter that flows. How acceptable is it to use bullet points within the body of cover letter for a job application?
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Answer:
It is not generally good practice to use bullet points in your covering letter, especially if you want it to flow. You can use them in your CV though, as it is very easy to ramble on and on and an employer will glaze over and NOT read your CV if there aren't bullet points or other breaks in it. For your cover letter, take what you would have written in the bullet points and make them into a paragraph (spaced on its own) instead. For example, + Hard working + Experienced + Passed X exam + Contributed X to the team Would become: "I am a hard working individual with X years experience in the field who has helped to increased turnover in my dept by X%. I studied towards and passed my X exam, which further qualifies me for the role and I believe I would be an asset to your team."
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Bullet points isn't going to get you in the door, nor is it going to keep you from job offers. If they think you're a good fit for their position, they'll hire you.
airjarrod
Normally I would say no to bullet points but my daughter was tidying up my CV for an email I had to send for a job and she added the bullet points in and I got the job - they were looking for a university graduate for the position, I left school at 15 with no qualifications, went to college left before sitting exams, I have done several course and NVQ over the past 20 years and gained life knowledge, I knew I could do the job and now at 52 years old I have a high paying executive position which i think was because of the bullet points and confidence at the interview.
Jackie m
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