Cover Letters
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Your Questions on Cover Letters
There are a lot of interesting questions here: how much time should you spend on your
cover letters v. other items on your search list? How important is tailoring a cover letter for
jobs or programs that are similar across companies? When you hear that someone bucks a
recommended strategy and does so successfully, does that mean the strategy isn't any good?
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The Secret Formula to Cover Letter Success
Ah, the dreaded cover letter. You may know what you should do and shouldn’t do, but when it
comes to sitting down and actually writing it — where to even begin? Should you even
bother?
If the job listing specifically says to submit a cover letter, then you must! You don’t want to
penalize yourself immediately by not following directions. Unless there is a specified name in
the job listing, always address it to “Dear Hiring Manager.” Okay, so you open with Dear
Hiring Manager, — now what?
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Standout Letters to Cover Your Bases
Some hiring managers confess to ignoring these introductory notes, while others say they read
them attentively. Hiring managers say that despite the vast advice available on writing cover
letters, many job hunters don't submit them. But applicants who take the time to craft a cover
letter stand a fair chance at setting themselves apart.
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Sample Resumes and Cover Letter
In this section you can
find samples of resumes, a curriculum vitae, and a cover letter that bring to life the advice
appearing in the preceding pages. These resumes target jobs in business and law, and the CV targets
a residency for graduating medical students. |
Get Noticed With Your Cover Letter
When vetting job
applicants, most employers read the cover letter first. If it doesn’t grab their attention, they may
not go on to the résumé. Think of your cover letter as a commercial for yourself. Your goal is to
spark employers’ interest so that they want to know more about you. A well crafted
cover letter shows what you would bring to the company and why you are a good match for
the job. |
Sample Cover Letters
Your resume can't go it alone. Use
the cover letter to highlight your skills and "fit" for the job. |
Sample Cover Letter for Position Opening
Is there something you
want to say that doesn’t fit in the one-page bulleted lists on your resume? Or, maybe you feel
that your resume just doesn’t do you justice. A good cover letter may be the deciding factor
in whether you are offered an interview and ultimately a job. |
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