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What page format is best for cover letter?

Cover letter
New answer on May 31, 2021
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Anonymous A asked on May 11, 2021

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Ian
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replied on May 11, 2021
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Hi,

Send me a PM and I can provide you with a Cover Letter template as well as examples across a range of companies.

Here's some guidance in the meantime

  1. Step 1 - Figure out the topics for your key paragraphs. These need to be based on what consulting companies are looking for. I recommend any of the following
    1. Quantitative + qualitative analytical skills
    2. Communication (written + verbal)
    3. Client managment skills/experience
    4. Leadership
    5. Teamwork
    6. Diversity (can be working with diverse clients, teams, etc.)
    7. Curiosity / passion for learning
  2. Step 2 - Once you've picked 3-5 of these, write your paragraphs
    1. Make them succinct (3-5 sentences)
    2. Make sure they lead with e.g. "x company values y, and I do too"
    3. Make sure they focus on your achievements. You have to sell yourself here
  3. Step 3 - For any given company cover letter, find out what the company cares most about. Then slot in 3 of the paragraphs that fit best (again, ideally you have 5 to choose from)
  4. Step 4 - Tweak the language of each paragraph to fit the company's website, application posting, etc. I.e. Curiosity might become passion for learning.

Then, of course, you need an intro paragraph summarizing your interest + reasons why as well as a closing paragraph doing the same with new language.

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Antonello
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Hi, I would not struggle with templates for application material and, in particular, for CL, whose value is pretty low. I would suggest a clean and minimal word letter, 0.5/0.75 page long.

Best,
Antonello

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Adi
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replied on May 11, 2021
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

Check out enhancv (google it) for some nice templates. It costs a small fee but is worth it.

Otherwise standard one page cover letter with ample margins (1 inch at least on all sides) is good.

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Marco-Alexander
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replied on May 31, 2021
Former BCG | Case author for efellows book | Experience in 6 consultancies (Stern Stewart, Capgemini, KPMG, VW Con., Hor

Feel free to contact me, then we can have a call on this topic :)

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John updated an answer on May 25, 2021

A few months ago I also needed to write a cover letter and I didn’t know plenty of details that is crucial for writing such type of letters. Luckily, I’ve discovered one cover letter builder that made a professional cover letter for me. It’s very easy to use https://skillroads.com/cover-letter-builder as all you need to do is just to register and fill in all required info. The service will do all the work for you. And apart from simplicity and quickness this site also builds very powerful letters that surely catch recruiters attention as It was in my case.

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