Your cover letter should be attention grabbing because it serves as a big help in their decision whether to proceed with learning more from you or to simply throw your application package away and move to a next candidate. This article will tell you how a good cover letter should introduce yourself with a good opening statement.

Remember that the cover letter is the first thing potential employer see in the job application package you send them. Because the first impression depends largely on this letter, you have to make sure that it stands out and grabs attention. It will be the first words to be read by the hiring manager, who will likely have a big influence on your fate in achieving that dream job. Give time in creating a professional cover letter, just as you have devoted a lot of time creating that perfect resume.

So, how do you start your cover letter to grab attention? What do you need to say in order to get started?

In the opening paragraph, you need to convey to your prospective employer why you are writing them. The subject should grab their attention and the best way to grab their attention is if they are really looking for a job applicant. So start with a telling them you are responding to a job posting. Explain how you found the job posting and tell them why you feel that you are the right fit for the job and you are of value to their company.

This opening statement is already proven to grab an employer’s attention, so concentrate on responding to job postings for now, especially if you have just a few contacts on the industry or a fresh graduate. Remember that your cover letter must be in a professional business letter format.