I'm getting ready to apply for a job, but they are asking for a cover letter, a resume, and 3 references. The resume and references I've got... but I haven't written a cover letter in eons. What's the point... what should it accomplish? Any tips?
Resume help... err, cover letter help
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Don't rehash your resume in your cover letter. Try to get some of your personality across.
Exactly. The cover should make them want to read your resume. It should not BE your resume 
Echo said:Exactly. The cover should make them want to read your resume. It should not BE your resume
exactly!
it should peak the reader's interest while also telling them something that's not in your resume.
Precisely!MtnBikerChk said:
It should contain facts about yourself, while not duplicating the resume within.
the cover letter should highlight the skills you have learned in your past jobs, such as:
-managed large scale projects
-excellent sales experience through your years of experience
-your a people person (just kidding)
-your energy level and willingness to get the job done (not those exact words)
Also don't forget to use key words in your cover letter such as the ones I'm sure you've already used in your resume.
I hope that helps and good luck!
-managed large scale projects
-excellent sales experience through your years of experience
-your a people person (just kidding)
-your energy level and willingness to get the job done (not those exact words)
Also don't forget to use key words in your cover letter such as the ones I'm sure you've already used in your resume.
I hope that helps and good luck!
things about the position that appeal to me?
why I'd be a good "fit"?
that kind of stuff?
why I'd be a good "fit"?
that kind of stuff?
don't forget to tape a few extra bucks onto the back of the letter, you never know...
j/k--i personally hate writing cover letters, there are so many different ways you can go and a lot of hr staffs look for different things. however, a friend of my father told me once that he used to like it when the applicant would put something in the letter that made him/her stand out from everyone else (skydiving, pamplona, etc...). personally, i'm not all about my job/career and won't make it my entire life. i'll briefly mention/summarize some work-related stuff that i do, but i'll make it a point to show that i'm a well rounded person who will work and play hard. go to town on the letter and try to have fun (it's much easier to tell someone how to write one than it is to do it yourself).
j/k--i personally hate writing cover letters, there are so many different ways you can go and a lot of hr staffs look for different things. however, a friend of my father told me once that he used to like it when the applicant would put something in the letter that made him/her stand out from everyone else (skydiving, pamplona, etc...). personally, i'm not all about my job/career and won't make it my entire life. i'll briefly mention/summarize some work-related stuff that i do, but i'll make it a point to show that i'm a well rounded person who will work and play hard. go to town on the letter and try to have fun (it's much easier to tell someone how to write one than it is to do it yourself).
