Voici comment vous pouvez rédiger une lettre de motivation convaincante.

Here's how you can craft a compelling cover letter. Some ways to get started include researching the company, addressing the hiring manager by name, and tailoring your skills to the job description. One time at work, I helped a colleague improve their cover letter by emphasizing their unique achievements and aligning them with the company’s goals. In my experience, a personalized cover letter makes a strong impression. One thing I have found helpful is to showcase your passion for the role and industry. This demonstrates genuine interest and sets you apart from other candidates.

I'm going to play devils advocate here: I don't like them. I realize that some companies require a cover letter. A handful of recruiters read them. It is true- nobody likes to read resumes or cover letters- I can say that as I am in this industry! :) Here's the thing, if you are going to write one you can do it 2 different ways. Make it very generic as it is unlikely to see the light of day, OR you can make it hyper specific to that company. Sound hard? It can be - but with a great template- you could have a very tailored cover letter that only takes you 5 mins to adjust for each role. I have several on my website to download free-- and you can find many online. Tailor it to know you did the BEST you could.

Having spoken with over 35,000 job seekers in the last 7 years alone and working in executive search these are my top two tips: 1: don't use a resume writer, instead seek out a coach to learn how to write it yourself. Why you ask? Well that answer rolls into point 2 2: A generic cover letter that "covers all" actually covers nothing at all. You want to learn how to write it yourself because no one knows you better than you. So when you are responding to a selection criteria you can cover off exactly what the hiring team are looking for and more.

Understanding the submission requirements when applying for a job is important, as companies often have preferences for the documents they expect. Additionally, ATS can impose limitations on the types and quantity of documents that can be uploaded. Given the challenges recruiters face, including the high volume of applications and the reduced impact of cover letters, work samples will be most effective to include instead of a cover letter. Work samples provide concrete evidence of a candidate's abilities, showcasing their practical skills and achievements directly relevant to the job. This approach not only allows applicants to demonstrate their expertise but also helps them stand out as strong contenders for the position.

Your cover letter should highlight your relevant skills to the job you are applying for and make sure you address any KSC (Key Selection Criteria) If in doubt contact the recruiter (where possible) and get a clear understanding of the KSC to address it properly.

Insert the key skills/ experiences you have that match their requirements in your cover letter. Use the words they use in the job ad and ensure you’re showing the value you could add to this role/ company. Be specific- use quantifiable metrics and examples. For instance, "I have over 5 years of experience working as a Project Manager. The job in itself requires organisation, attention to detail as well as strong communication skills, however, I enjoy pushing myself to make continuous improvements. In my most recent role at [NSERT COMPANY], I increased efficiencies..."

I would advice to have this as the first paragraph of your cover letter. Give a genuine reason why you want to work at this company/ industry/ role. This needs to be a ‘grabbing statement’ and something that gets their attention to keep reading, so be creative and be sure to show them why you’re the right person for them!

Crafting a compelling cover letter involves showing genuine passion for the role and the company. When I applied for my current position, I didn't just list my qualifications; I shared why I was excited about the company's mission and how it aligned with my personal values. For example, I described a specific project I admired and explained how my skills and experiences made me eager to contribute to similar initiatives.

A cover letter should be well presented first as you only have a moment to catch the reader's attention. This does not mean using wild graphics and colours (unless you are in an industry specifically speaking to this audience) Instead it means well-thought-out white space. using dots points and bold text to draw the reader's eye to KEY areas that you wish to highlight. If in doubt get help from a trusted advisor, ask the recruiter and get a career or personal branding coach.

Consistency!!! Use the same font throughout the document, the same styles, the same margins etc. These should match the way you have formatted your CV if doing one. CV and cover letter will be looked at together usually, so they should be formatted the same. Make it a seamless transition for the reader to move from one to the other. Less is more, keep it simple but make it clear. Avoid all unnecessary phrases, words etc. Short paragraphs are good. THe document will be viewed for seconds rather than minutes, so it needs to be clear and pleasant to look at, with the information easy to see and read.

Hey we are all human so it is ok to make a mistake here and there with spelling and grammar that is unless your job revolves around the accuracy of writing and reading. (EG: lawyers, contracts administrators etc.) That said if it is full of bad grammar and does not read well at all it is not going to cut it. Also, I speak from learning the hard way to triple-check your email and phone number. I remember sending out a cv years and years ago (before I was in the industry) and I had a typo in my phone number. I hit 4 instead of 1 and to make it worse my email address was not valid. As dumb as I felt when I realised I realise I am not alone as I have seen others make this same mistake hundreds of times in recruitment

If a job process is scored, your cover letter will be scored. A cover letter is FREE marks. Starting at the top, make sure the date is correct, the name and address of the person you are writing to is correct, that every single word is spelled correctly. No stray full stops, commas, spaces, apostrophe's (!) etc. Cover letter will be your way of making a good first impression, so make it count. Don't rely solely on software to correct your mistakes, sometimes they make mistakes or weird corrections, so even after you have used the software spell checker, read it again yourself, please!

After you have submitted your application, if you haven’t heard from the recruiter or hiring manager in at least 2 weeks, you can send an email along the lines of: "I am sure you must be extremely busy, but I just wanted to kindly inquire about the status of my application for the <insert position> position at <insert company> which I sent on <insert date>. I was really drawn to this position because <insert reasons>." Remember to attach your cover letter and CV again in your follow up email.

If there is a way to follow up, do it. Some jobs will be handled in such a way that you can't follow up, but if you can, it's a great opportunity to stand out and make someone remember you. Remember that every job is a competition, and you want to win it. You want people to remember your name, remember that you took the time to follow up, and perhaps that person will be sitting opposite you in the interview and I bet they will be thinking "Ah this is the person that phoned me to follow up". If they do, you are on the right track and immediately standing out from everyone else who didn't follow up.