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If your talents lie in your ability to be creative and artistic, a cover letter for creative roles might need to look different to traditional options. Your profession relies on you to think outside of the box and might require you to create content and media which is aesthetically pleasing and engaging. Your cover letter is a great way to show off your abilities.<\/p>\n

What to include:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
A brilliant visual design<\/strong>.<\/h6>\n

Take the opportunity to really show off what you\u2019re capable of from an artistic perspective. Add as many engaging graphics and unique design elements as possible, but make sure things are still easy to read for your prospective employer.<\/p>\n

A tailored tone.<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Think about the kind of role you\u2019re applying for, and weigh up whether a lighter tone might be more fitting than someone professional who borders on stuffy. This is particularly important to keep in mind if the role requires you to be in charge of brand copy which needs to be engaging for customers.<\/p>\n

Some traditional elements<\/strong>.<\/h6>\n

A unique approach doesn\u2019t mean you should forgo all the classic aspects of a cover letter which make them valuable. You\u2019ll still need to clearly highlight your past experience, show why you\u2019d be a good fit, and do some research on the company itself.<\/p>\n

The best kind of template:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A creative cover letter is probably best left to the applicant wanting to highlight what they can do. That said, some good advice would be to create a healthy blend of text and graphics. An employer needs to be able to learn a little more about you than the fact you\u2019re a whizz at design.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a good example:<\/p>\n

Dear <\/span>[Recipient Name]<\/b>,<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you looking for a <\/span>[job title]<\/b> with:<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

[Number]<\/b> years of hands-on experience in <\/span>[area of expertise]<\/b>?<\/span><\/p>\n

Knowledge of the latest technology in <\/span>[industry or field]?<\/b><\/p>\n

[Skills specific to your field of design or development]<\/b><\/p>\n

Excellent written and oral communication skills?<\/span><\/p>\n

A passion to learn and increasing his\/her skills?<\/span><\/p>\n

I pride myself on my ability to <\/span>[relevant skill]<\/b>, which is why I wanted to reach out for this role in particular.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I would very much like to discuss opportunities with<\/span> [Company Name]<\/b>. To schedule an interview, please call me at <\/span>[phone]<\/b>. The best time to reach me is between <\/span>[earliest time]<\/b> and <\/span>[latest time]<\/b>, but you can leave a voice message at any time, and I will return your call.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. I look forward to talking with you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/span><\/p>\n

[Your Name]<\/b><\/p>\n

Ready to search for potential creative roles on s1jobs<\/a>?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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