Writing a cover letter in the year 2019 is decidedly challenging.

Since the main idea behind writing a best cover letter in 2019 is to get the hiring manager to read the accompanying resume, and eventually get a job interview, it can be quite difficult to choose the right words and phrases.

And in the year 2019, this "difficult" is about to get even more so. But there isn't much to worry about if you have the basics in check.

Let's discuss what to place in a best cover letter so that it gets you the job interview.

Look at the cover letters that you have been writing over the years. Pinpoint the following:

* Are they too long? 

* Do they hold the right information?

* Have I written content to ensure that the hiring manager's interest in quickly piqued?

* Have I given respect to white space?

*Does the cover letter focus on the hiring manager's requirements?

*Is the cover letter too long or too wordy?

Most of your answers will help you write a cover letter that will help you get a job in this very competitive 2019. Firstly, make sure you find out who the cover letter must be addressed to. Simply writing human resources manager will not do. Addressing is most important. 

Start off your cover letter by introducing yourself. An even better idea is to write something that will pique the reader's interest and keep him or her interested. For instance, you can start off my highlighting a job accomplishment, and carefully gelling your content to what you want to say - that you want to work for the company. Once you have hooked the hiring manger, it will be easy to keep him or her interested. 

It is fundamental to ensure that your cover letter focuses on your skills, competencies, and achievements. Gone are the days when you could fill up your cover letter with experience.

If you do this now, it will be considered redundant as the resume will also have this information. Instead, focus on your skills and abilities, which make it possible for you to perform your duties. 

One thing that you must look out for is the hiring manager's requirements. Thoroughly go through the job description provided in the advertisement that you are responding to. Make an appropriate match of your skills with every skill or ability that the hiring has outlined. 

You will be surprised to see the information that you will automatically place on your cover letter if you follow all these suggestions. Remember that the point of a cover letter is to get you to the interview level.