How to Add a Post Script to a Cover Letter

Cover letters are essential when you apply for a job. They are written with an aim to let the employer know that he/she is hiring the right candidate. But writing a surefire cover letter that can get you a job you are applying for is sometimes more challenging than crafting a detailed CV (curriculum vitae).

A cover letter usually includes a post script. Post script is brief message that you may leave at the end of the letter. The message could be anything, a skill that you fail to cover in the body of the letter or a desire to learn from the potential employer.

A cover letter is not your life history or an autobiography, but mentioning the details of your core skills and experience is the right way to convince your potential employer, that you are the right candidate for the job. So, it is wise to add a post script to your letter, summing it up in a manner that the employer will be forced to move on to your CV, and consider hiring you.

There are a number of aspects you should have in your mind when writing a cover letter for a job. Bear in mind that the whole point of your cover letter is to grab the employer’s attention.

The purpose of a post script in your letter is to cover as much details about your skills as you can. Post scripts are not long and they are often to the point. If you write a post script that runs for more than three lines, the reader may get turned off and flick through the pages to move on to your CV. Obviously, this is something you will want to avoid.

Instructions

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    Put post script at the bottom of the page

    Always write a post script at the end of your cover letter—after your signature name and closing salutation. If you do not put it at the bottom of the page where it actually belongs, and write it before the last paragraph, it will fail to make an impact.

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    Use abbreviation

    Always use abbreviation of post script, which is P.S. An example of a post script could be like this:

    Your Sincerely,

    John Warwick

    P.S. I would be glad if we could have a brief telephonic discussion on some of the key aspects of the job description.

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    Use short sentences

    Make sure that you do not write long sentences in your post script. Every employer or an official assigned to hire new employees has little time, and it often gets tiring to go through every word in the cover letter. So keep the sentences complete and concise.

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