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Cover Letters
Sell yourself with a compelling cover letter
Many employers toss resumes without cover letters. They need only ten seconds to decide whether or not they want to hire you based on what you say.
With WriteExpress software you get example cover letters to help you find the perfect words to say, plus choice phrases and sentences recommended by professionals.
Learn the words and strategies that will put you above the crowd.
How to write a cover letter:
Customize your cover letter for each particular job.
Emphasize what you have to contribute to the company or organization.
Show enthusiasm for the opportunity. Do your homework--let the employer know that you know who they are, what they do, and that you have chosen them!
In bold type, highlight your skills that match the job description.
Fix ALL spelling errors, typos and grammar problems.
Personalize your cover letter. If possible, address your cover letter to the person in charge of interviewing and hiring.
Cover Letter Tips
How can your cover letter distinguish you as a candidate?
It isn't just enough to fire off e-mail resumes. Applying for jobs has become so easy that employers are bombarded with resumes.
The secret is to send a personalized cover letter. In just three to four paragraphs an employer can decide if he wants to interview you.
A winning cover letter gets personal
Tell them what you know about their company. After reading their Web site, product or service materials and studying the job description, write something you think they will care about.
Mention contacts within the company
If you don't know anyone who works there, find a friend of a friend using LinkedIn.com. Call them soon as possible to discuss the company.
Tell them how your skills fit into the position
This requires special attention to each sentence. Tell them how your strengths, experience and desires will fit their needs.
Tell them how you relate to the organization
Cover letters are not about you. They are about how you can help the organization.
Will your cover letter impress?
If employers don't like your cover letter, they will quickly move onto the next resume. If it immediately impresses them, they will want to learn more about you.
Your cover letter is the first document an employer reads. It must introduce you with style and class.
Present yourself as someone who can fill the employer's need. In other words, market yourself as somebody with the specific skills and expertise that the job requires.
Don't just say, "I'm the right person." Describe yourself with well written examples, achievements, work ethics and personality traits that specifically address each job requirement.
Will your cover letter stand out?
Suppose you were the employer and you received a stack of resumes for a job listing. You would read the cover letters before you scanned the resumes, and would reject resumes if:
There was no accompanying cover letter
The same cover letter was obviously used for other job submissions
The cover letter didn't match the job description
The cover letter was filled with general information. All you read was "blah, blah, blah."
The cover letter contained spelling, grammatical or typo errors
The applicant's skills don't match the job description
The applicant made unsubstantiated claims
What the employer wants to read in your cover letter:
Tailor your cover letter to meet the employer's needs
List specific examples of solving similar problems that correspond to the employer's needs
Write a personal letter as if you were talking to the employer directly
Market your strengths to edge out the competition
Present yourself as a professional candidate worth interviewing
With WriteExpress, it is easy to find the right words for your cover letter.
Choose from a variety of prewritten cover letters that cover many common situations. Copy your letter directly into Microsoft Word or your favorite word processor.
Or let our software guide you step-by-step through the writing process, suggesting sample phrases and sentences for each writing step. In minutes, you can write an effective cover letter.
Print your cover letter and send it!
For each topic you get several cover letters:
Plus job-related letters for these topics:
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