Cover letter magic : trade secrets of professional resume writers

Enelow, Wendy S. (Author). Kursmark, Louise. (Added Author).

Summary: Your cover letter is an employer's first impression of you. Learn simple, step-by-step techniques that will make your cover letter stand out from the competition.

Record details

ISBN: 9781593577353 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
xviii, 443 p. ; 28 cm.
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works, c2010.

Content descriptions

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Creating and distributing your cover letters. Cover letter formats and types for every situation ; Preparing to write ; Writing your cover letters ; The anatomy of a winning electronic cover letter (plus electronic resume tips) ; Cover letter presentation ; Answers to common cover letter questions-- and tips to help you beat the odds -- Sample cover letters. Before-and-after cover letter transformations ; Winning cover letters for blue-collar and trades positions ; Winning cover letters for young professionals/new graduates ; Winning cover letters for mid-career professionals -- Winning cover letters for senior managers and executives ; Winning cover letters for technical and scientific professionals ; Winning cover letters for career changers -- The total job search: thank-you letters, recruiters, and resumes. Winning thank-you letters ; Cover letter tips and techniques from recruiters ; Next-generation job search letters ; Winning resume strategies ; Strategies, tips, and techniques to recession-proof your career -- Appendixes. Using keywords to win in your job search ; Action verbs for cover letters ; Recommended job search and career web sites.