Does Your Cover Letter
Open Doors?
The first impression you present will either further your job search or
dead-end your application. To create an impression that invite hiring managers
to read on:
- Lead with an original sentence. (Not "Enclosed please find my
résumé…")
- Convey your knowledge of this company and its needs.
- Position yourself as a solution.
- Sell yourself--but without arrogance or misrepresentation.
- Highlight your qualifications in a fresh way.
- Be professional, be concise, and be yourself.
- Request an in-person meeting to discuss the position.
- Proofread, proofread, and proofread again. Typos and misspelled words
create a poor impression. Remember that carelessness leads to
joblessness.
Your cover letter is a key opportunity to position yourself as just right for
the job you seek. Use it to give recruiters and hiring managers the best
impression--in combination with the right résumé, the right cover letter can get
you the interview.
See these samples.
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Seize the Opportunity
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managers, contact us.
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