Finding a Job Series – Cover Letter Writing

There are many ways to highlight your strengths without giving the impression that you are bragging, which may suggest to your employer that you are arrogant or are looking down on the position. Choose moments from your past employment, academic or personal experience that suit the given position, and use the moral or result of that story to imply that you are perfect for the position. The customer service representative who manages a crisis, the cook who saves a dinner rush, or even the volunteer who goes a little out of their way are what companies look for. There is much to be said about skill, but initiative is undeniable and universal. Your strengths need not be measured in accolades, but it is okay if you mention some sort of official recognition for something you have done, such as an academic medal or an employee of the month award, to prove that you have not only followed an institution’s guidelines, but you have exceeded the original purpose of that institution.