Say
good-bye to the old and hello to the new! There's something special about a
bright new beginning, an opportunity to start fresh. And there's no time like
the present––January 2015––to create a cover letter that will lead you to the
job you've only thought about.
You're not
the only one eager to start over. Employers want to pair qualified job seekers
with quality jobs. Help them look good and help yourself at the same time by
creating a job search cover letter that will place you front and center. How can
you do that? By following the proven strategy outlined below.
Use The Four P's
Recipe…
Ring in the
New Year with a cover letter that is professional,
positive, precise, and personal. Write as if you're speaking to
a friend.
PROFESSIONAL: Thank you for posting
your need for a manager for your sporting goods store.
POSITIVE: I've played sports all my
life and have a passion for helping others succeed in their sport of choice.
PRECISE: Based on my experience as
the assistant manager of Sam's Sports in my former location, Big City, USA, I know
the value of high-quality equipment, good employee relations, and excellent
customer service.
PERSONAL: I hope you will consider
me for the position of manager. I will pay close attention to your company
standards and promise to meet them to the best of my ability.
Notice the
difference between the style of the previous writing and the one below:
"Given
your listing posted on FindYourPerfectJob.com I am responding herein with the
sincere hope that you will provide me with ample consideration regarding the
possibility of granting me an interview with the high expectation of being
hired for said stated employment . . ."
Kick this clutter
to the curb and write a cover letter in simple conversational language that
reflects your personality. Think of the employer as a good friend who wants to hire
you because of your honesty and humility. You're not banging down his door but
rather knocking respectfully.
Raise Your
Glass!
Before sending your cover
letter, read it aloud so you can catch errors or a formal tone.
Cut the long and windy
sentences. Chop the pompous phrases. Clip the weedy words. Revise it again
until you hear your own voice on the page. Add a dash of personality. Then
toast the New Year—the year that will change your life and your employment
because of a great cover letter that will have any hiring manager sit up and
toast with you.
Happy New Year and happy job
hunting!
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Author: Jimmy Sweeney
Amazing Cover Letter Creator
Amazing Cover Letter Creator