The Opening Paragraph of a Cover Letter!

The first paragraph of your CV – the cover letter is one of the most important parts. It is imperative that it capture the recruiter’s attention so that they will read your business.

Here are six tips for the opening paragraph:

Make sure your opening paragraph captures the reader’s attention
Demonstrate your knowledge of the organization or field
Explain why you are interested in the company or position
Explain what you have heard about the company
Focus on the company, not on yourself

If someone has referred you to the position, mention them in this paragraph.

Writing effective opening paragraphs will improve your business cover letter immensely. This will help you get more interviews. Consider this paragraph your first impression.