Getting a job requires sharing certain details to inform recruiters about your professional skills. That’s why submitting a cover letter can better demonstrate that you are perfectly matching the job description. After crafting your CV/ resume, writing a cover is the next step to show recruiters more details about your job application. Here is an article with the best cover letter writing techniques for jobs in Lebanon.

What is a Cover Letter?

A cover letter is a one page speech covering all the necessary information to show your eligibility for a certain job. This letter follows a specific format. To master the writing craft of CVs and cover letters, sign up to Fratres. Fratres is not only a job portal with predefined professional locations. It is also a career guide for graduates, job seekers, immigrants, and employers. To draft your first cover letter, you should include:

- A heading: a cover letter lists your name and contact information, date, the organization/ company name and address. It also starts by a professional salutation that either includes the recruiters name or a formal attribute such as “Dear Sir”.

-An Introduction: the candidate has to write a few sentences introducing the main topic of the letter. In case of being a non- experienced applicant, it is better not to mention the absence of experience at the beginning of the letter.

-A body: this section includes three main themes. It reveals.

-Reasons for your application

-You have the necessary skills and requirements for the job

-You are a suitable candidate and can commit to the tasks

A Conclusion: this section is a sum up for your mentioned information, including an interest in meeting the recruiters in a job interview. You can remind employers to check your CV/ resume and express your expectation of a meeting in the upcoming days.

-A cover letter closing: the final lines of your cover letter include a formal closure with your name and signature.

 Lebanon Cover Letter Writing Tips:

A cover letter in Lebanon follows the French and the Canadian writing standards. It is a single page letter similar to a three paragraph essay. Like CVs, a cover letter is not eligible for every job application. It should be tailored according to the offered position. When you start writing your cover letter, you should consider the following points:

• Size and length: a cover letter consists of three sections and occupies a single. Itcan be written on a Microsoft document or sent by email. Avoid ambiguous files, when you are emailing your cover letter, as it might automatically stick as a spam file.
• Format: a cover letter is similar includes an introduction, a body, and a conclusion, all scattered in three sections.

Try to write in simple and accurate English. Proofread your cover letter before submitting it with your CV/ resume. A well written cover letter can offer a positive impression on you. Employers can notice the effort by reading a unique content different from the copy-pasted material.

Cover Letter Examples:

Let’s consider that you are applying for a teaching position in Lebanon. Here is a teaching cover letter example:

Name

Contact information

Address

 Date

School/ Institute’ Name/ name of the Principal

Address

Dear Sir, / Dear Mr./ Mrs. ( the Principal last name)

I am writing this letter to express my interest in the teaching position at ( name the school/ the Institute), after reading the job description posted under the reference (write the announcement number) at ( write the announcement source). As an experienced English Teacher, I am seeking to profess my career in this new establishment. I understand the social value of mastering a global language like English and requirements of applying English in other disciplines such as Science and Technology.

My interest in this job goes through various reasons. I am academically qualified to teach English as I have a Bachelor’s degree and a TOEFL certificate from the British Council of Lebanon. I am also interested in developing new teaching techniques, depending on the suggested curriculum and the students’ dream of mastering English like native speakers. I have considerable experience in this field that will meet the establishment goals in offering a skilled promotion eligible to top universities. I have 2 years of teaching experience abroad and 2 academic collaborations with a volunteering mission of English teaching in Indonesia.

I am a creative and very motivated person for classroom projects and extracurricular clubs. I have taught various age groups and I have successfully taught terminal classes, where English has a major coefficient. I can also follow-up each student’s level and reach out to parents if necessary to discuss the learning difficulties with them. My aim is not only teaching English, but also improving the students' visions of the subject and inspire them to use their skills in creative activities such as poetry and theatres. I invite you to check my CV for further information. I am also looking forward to meeting you in a job interview to further discuss my teaching prospects within this establishment. I thank you for your time and attention.

Best Regards,

Your name

Your signature.

These were the tips for writing a cover letter in Lebanon. The content always depends on the job you have applied for and the various responsibilities you can tackle. Describe your skills and abilities and invite recruiters to check your CV, in case of having important details.