As you write your cover letter to prospective employers, be sure to tuck in a few words of gratitude for the opportunity to introduce yourself and your skills, even as you ask for an interview for the job you want.
"Gratitude is the rosemary of the heart,"
according to 19th century American writer, Minna Antrim.
Keep in mind that the hiring manager has no obligation to respond to your cover letter. But if you sprinkle your letter with a bit of 'rosemary' he or she won't be able to resist contacting you. Why? Because you will be among the very few who are more concerned with gratitude than greed. You will display your good heart and your interest in others, not just yourself. This small addition to any cover letter will put you in a class by yourself and it will be a signal that you are someone who would be a welcome addition to the company staff.
Some Ways to Say 'Thank you' Within Your Cover Letter
Use clear and simple language in your cover letter to convey your appreciation while at the same time displaying your talent and skills for the job you are interested in.
1. Thank you for taking a moment to consider my cover letter and resume. I appreciate how busy you are.
2. I appreciate the time you give to prospective employees such as me. I do not take it for granted.
3. I welcome a chance to talk with you about my skills and your expectations. Thank you for this opportunity to hear about your company and to share how I might fit into your plans.
4. I appreciate the job application guidelines you provided online. I'd like very much the opportunity to express my thanks in person for making it easy to introduce myself and my background and to find out how I can contribute to your company.
Avoid gushing or being sentimental. Focus on clarity and sincerity. You have what it takes to land the job you want. Make gratitude a high priority and you will succeed.
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Written by Jimmy Sweeney, the president of CareerJimmy and author of the brand new, "Amazing Cover Letter Creator." Jimmy is also the author of several career related books and writes a monthly article titled, "Job Search Secrets."
Visit Jimmy on the web at Amazing Cover Letters for your "instant" cover letter today. In just 3½ minutes you will have an amazing cover letter guaranteed to cut through YOUR competition like a hot knife through butter!
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Showing posts with label Cover Letter Writing. Show all posts
March 29, 2009
November 10, 2008
A Unique Cover Letter Tip for a Tough Job Market
Amazing Cover Letter Creator
Think of your cover letter as a knock on the door. When someone opens the door you're standing there ready to introduce yourself and to share your qualifications for the job opening. This is a proactive, direct way to win attention, but also the smart way. Hiring managers are busy. If you want to get noticed you must be clear and direct, positive and professional.
Here's a unique cover letter tip for this tough job market: Tie your cover letter to your resume by mentioning a particular skill or accomplishment the hiring manager can relate to for his company. For example, suppose you are applying for a job as a regional manager of a retail shoe company. You've had excellent experience training sales people and retaining them. Turnover is low and morale is high under your leadership, thus affecting the bottom line in a positive, profitable way.
You could bring this information to the attention of the
hiring manager in this clever and effective way:
I would welcome meeting with you to discuss your need for a regional manager in the area where my family and I will be moving on September 1. I've been a shoe store manager for three years and during my time with The Right Fit shoe store I have trained five new salespeople who have remained with me the entire time. One salesman, Mike Johnson, was so enthusiastic about his job he gave me permission to quote him. "I can't imagine a more pleasant place to work. I like the people here, especially Mark Smith, the manager, and I can earn a good living." Now Mike Johnson is ready to assume my position when I leave!
As you can see from this paragraph, the job hunter, Mark Smith, is making clear to the hiring manager, his own qualifications, as well as the benefit to the company he hopes to work for by using a testimonial from an employee he has worked with at his previous job. If you were the hiring manager wouldn't you want to interview this individual? I certainly would. He not only sounds like a nice guy—but one who knows how to train and retain sales people which increases staff morale and revenue for the company.
A well-written cover letter tied to the accompanying resume in this fashion is certain to win an interview for the writer. Try it for yourself and then get ready to answer the phone.
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Written by Jimmy Sweeney, the president of CareerJimmy and author of the brand new, "Amazing Cover Letter Creator." Jimmy is also the author of several career related books and writes a monthly article titled, "Job Search Secrets."
Visit Jimmy on the web at Amazing Cover Letters for your "instant" cover letter today. In just 3½ minutes you will have an amazing cover letter guaranteed to cut through YOUR competition like a hot knife through butter!
Think of your cover letter as a knock on the door. When someone opens the door you're standing there ready to introduce yourself and to share your qualifications for the job opening. This is a proactive, direct way to win attention, but also the smart way. Hiring managers are busy. If you want to get noticed you must be clear and direct, positive and professional.
Here's a unique cover letter tip for this tough job market: Tie your cover letter to your resume by mentioning a particular skill or accomplishment the hiring manager can relate to for his company. For example, suppose you are applying for a job as a regional manager of a retail shoe company. You've had excellent experience training sales people and retaining them. Turnover is low and morale is high under your leadership, thus affecting the bottom line in a positive, profitable way.
You could bring this information to the attention of the
hiring manager in this clever and effective way:
I would welcome meeting with you to discuss your need for a regional manager in the area where my family and I will be moving on September 1. I've been a shoe store manager for three years and during my time with The Right Fit shoe store I have trained five new salespeople who have remained with me the entire time. One salesman, Mike Johnson, was so enthusiastic about his job he gave me permission to quote him. "I can't imagine a more pleasant place to work. I like the people here, especially Mark Smith, the manager, and I can earn a good living." Now Mike Johnson is ready to assume my position when I leave!
As you can see from this paragraph, the job hunter, Mark Smith, is making clear to the hiring manager, his own qualifications, as well as the benefit to the company he hopes to work for by using a testimonial from an employee he has worked with at his previous job. If you were the hiring manager wouldn't you want to interview this individual? I certainly would. He not only sounds like a nice guy—but one who knows how to train and retain sales people which increases staff morale and revenue for the company.
A well-written cover letter tied to the accompanying resume in this fashion is certain to win an interview for the writer. Try it for yourself and then get ready to answer the phone.
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Written by Jimmy Sweeney, the president of CareerJimmy and author of the brand new, "Amazing Cover Letter Creator." Jimmy is also the author of several career related books and writes a monthly article titled, "Job Search Secrets."
Visit Jimmy on the web at Amazing Cover Letters for your "instant" cover letter today. In just 3½ minutes you will have an amazing cover letter guaranteed to cut through YOUR competition like a hot knife through butter!
October 22, 2008
Two Cover Letter Secrets YOU Can Use In Tough Times
Amazing Cover Letter Creator
The global job market is about as tough as it's been in several years. Here are two cover letter secrets you'll want to take advantage of as soon as I share them with you.
Secret #1: Powerful Networking Cover Letters Open the Door To success
Here is a hard-working tool that is both flexible and resilient. It will help you contact the people in your life who can give you the most useful and practical assistance you'll need to gain an interview with the hiring managers and resource professionals who have the power to hire you for the job you want. Don't overlook these amazing individuals in your life: family members, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and professional acquaintances.
Ask for their employment leads, referrals from their circle of influence, and for personal introductions. These are the avenues you'll want to pursue with passion and persistence. Get started now by creating a master list of the names of all the people who come to mind. Free write. Don't stop and edit. Avoid telling yourself you don't know this man or that woman well enough to contact. Set aside any negative talk that dismisses a particular individual. Your job now is to write as many names down as fast as you can. Look through your file cabinet, your wallet or purse, your junk drawer, wherever you can think of to locate business cards, brochures, flyers, or other printed materials that may contain a name and phone number or address of someone who might have a job lead for you.
Don't forget church or club rosters, e-mail address book, association membership lists and so on. Take your time. This is an essential part of the success of Secret #1. Keep in mind that the more people who know about you and what you're looking for, the better the results.
Next, write your networking cover letter and send to each person on your list:
• Confine your letter to one page.
• List your strengths and abilities.
• State your career preference.
• Ask for referrals and job leads.
• Fasten your resume to the cover letter.
• Send a thank you note to those who respond.
Secret #2: Double Your Chance For Success With The All-In-One Resume Cover Letter
The resume cover letter combines the best features of a cover letter and a resume. Once you use this tool, you'll return to it again and again because it is so effective. It catches the interest of headhunters, recruiters, and placement agencies because each of these entities looks for clarity and brevity all in one letter.
Here's what to do. Pull together the most important points from your resume and put them in a bulleted list within the letter itself. Stick to one page, if possible. Remember the slogan, 'less is more.' The amazing resume cover letter will help you make your point, ask for an interview, and produce results—the job you're looking for.
Tough times call for smart "outside the box" job search strategies. Don't wait another minute. Sit down now and write these two power-packed documents —the networking cover letter and the resume cover letter to give your job search a real advantage.
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Written by Jimmy Sweeney, the president of CareerJimmy and author of the brand new, "Amazing Cover Letter Creator." Jimmy is also the author of several career related books and writes a monthly article titled, "Job Search Secrets."
Visit our friends at Amazing Cover Letters for your "instant" cover letter today. "In just 3½ minutes you will have an amazing cover letter guaranteed to cut through YOUR competition like a hot knife through butter!"
August 25, 2008
P.S. Use This Amazing Cover Letter Secret!
Amazing Cover Letter Creator
Here is a little secret ingredient you'll want to add to your cover letter to make it absolutely irresistible to hiring managers and personnel professionals. Like sugar or cinnamon to a cookie recipe, no cover letter will be as appetizing without this bit of spice.
And what is it?
The small but mighty P.S. (postscript).
Add a P.S. to the end of your job-search cover letter
and it will yield amazing results.
Most people think a P.S. is an 'after thought'—something to add when you forgot to include it in the letter itself. Example: P.S. I forgot to mention I bought tickets for the concert. Or, P.S. Please return the ice skates I loaned you.
That is one way to use the P.S., but it's not the only way or even the most effective way. A P.S. on a cover letter attracts like a powerful magnet to metal shavings. Many people will skip the contents of the letter and read the P.S. first! Then they pop back to the top of the letter to find out what the writer has to say.
Maybe you've noticed that advertisers and marketers use the P.S. to encourage the reader to take advantage of a special offer and to take action now.
Example:
P.S. Call TODAY for your free handwriting analysis.
OR
P.S. ORDER NOW. Only two cases left at this incredible price!
YOU can use the P.S. in a similar way in each of your resume cover letters.
Following are TWO examples of how the P.S.
can make your cover letter the best ever!
P.S. I will get back to you by phone on August 10. I look forward to meeting and speaking with you in person about (insert job title here). Please call me at 555-555-5555. Thank you ahead of time for your consideration.
P.S. I look forward to meeting you in person to discuss how I can contribute to your company as a (insert job title here). Please feel free to contact me directly at 555-555-5555 to set up an interview at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your time and the opportunity.
You can also promote your qualities and strengths as a job candidate and restate your contact information once again by using the P.S.
Tips for using the P.S. (postscript):
Place the P.S. at the bottom of your cover letter flush left. Type it in bold text or italics. Do not use both.
P.S. Remember that people cannot resist reading a postscript (P.S.). So add one to your next cover letter and let this powerful little secret work its magic for you!
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Written by Jimmy Sweeney, the president of CareerJimmy and author of the brand new, "Amazing Cover Letter Creator." Jimmy is also the author of several career related books and writes a monthly article titled, "Job Search Secrets."
Visit our friends at Amazing Cover Letters for your "instant" cover letter today. "In just 3½ minutes you will have an amazing cover letter guaranteed to cut through YOUR competition like a hot knife through butter!"
Here is a little secret ingredient you'll want to add to your cover letter to make it absolutely irresistible to hiring managers and personnel professionals. Like sugar or cinnamon to a cookie recipe, no cover letter will be as appetizing without this bit of spice.
And what is it?
The small but mighty P.S. (postscript).
Add a P.S. to the end of your job-search cover letter
and it will yield amazing results.
Most people think a P.S. is an 'after thought'—something to add when you forgot to include it in the letter itself. Example: P.S. I forgot to mention I bought tickets for the concert. Or, P.S. Please return the ice skates I loaned you.
That is one way to use the P.S., but it's not the only way or even the most effective way. A P.S. on a cover letter attracts like a powerful magnet to metal shavings. Many people will skip the contents of the letter and read the P.S. first! Then they pop back to the top of the letter to find out what the writer has to say.
Maybe you've noticed that advertisers and marketers use the P.S. to encourage the reader to take advantage of a special offer and to take action now.
Example:
P.S. Call TODAY for your free handwriting analysis.
OR
P.S. ORDER NOW. Only two cases left at this incredible price!
YOU can use the P.S. in a similar way in each of your resume cover letters.
Following are TWO examples of how the P.S.
can make your cover letter the best ever!
P.S. I will get back to you by phone on August 10. I look forward to meeting and speaking with you in person about (insert job title here). Please call me at 555-555-5555. Thank you ahead of time for your consideration.
P.S. I look forward to meeting you in person to discuss how I can contribute to your company as a (insert job title here). Please feel free to contact me directly at 555-555-5555 to set up an interview at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your time and the opportunity.
You can also promote your qualities and strengths as a job candidate and restate your contact information once again by using the P.S.
Tips for using the P.S. (postscript):
Place the P.S. at the bottom of your cover letter flush left. Type it in bold text or italics. Do not use both.
P.S. Remember that people cannot resist reading a postscript (P.S.). So add one to your next cover letter and let this powerful little secret work its magic for you!
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Written by Jimmy Sweeney, the president of CareerJimmy and author of the brand new, "Amazing Cover Letter Creator." Jimmy is also the author of several career related books and writes a monthly article titled, "Job Search Secrets."
Visit our friends at Amazing Cover Letters for your "instant" cover letter today. "In just 3½ minutes you will have an amazing cover letter guaranteed to cut through YOUR competition like a hot knife through butter!"
April 21, 2008
How to Write a "Thank You" Letter
Learn how to write the main body of a 'Thank You' Cover Letter using the following free sample:
Dear Mr. Jackson,
Thank you very much for arranging a meeting with me on last Tuesday and interviewing me for the Marketing position currently available at your company.
I found the experience to be informative and enjoyable. It has given me a complete idea about the job. As you are aware, I have just moved back to New York and am eager to obtain a full time Marketing position. I feel that my previous experience in sales and marketing and my excellent communications skills make me a suitable candidate for this position.
I am aware that you have to undertake more interviews before the end of this week and hope that you will consider me for this position.
Once again thank you for meeting me and I hope to hear from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
John Mathews.
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Dear Mr. Jackson,
Thank you very much for arranging a meeting with me on last Tuesday and interviewing me for the Marketing position currently available at your company.
I found the experience to be informative and enjoyable. It has given me a complete idea about the job. As you are aware, I have just moved back to New York and am eager to obtain a full time Marketing position. I feel that my previous experience in sales and marketing and my excellent communications skills make me a suitable candidate for this position.
I am aware that you have to undertake more interviews before the end of this week and hope that you will consider me for this position.
Once again thank you for meeting me and I hope to hear from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
John Mathews.
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February 18, 2008
A Killer Secret To Get Your Cover Letter Read!
..by Jimmy Sweeney
Amazing Cover Letters
You're still reading–so I know my title grabbed your attention.
Why? Because it 'packed a punch.' You have three seconds to nab your reader in any written communication. Do it with a smashing title or headline! This secret technique, when used properly, practically guarantees that he or she will stay with you till the last line of your cover letter, article, or report.
How does this little secret apply to a resume cover letter?
I'm glad you asked! Put it at the top of your next job-search cover letter and you'll attract the employer's undivided attention. Without this powerful little gem, however, you risk being a victim of the 'scan and trash' syndrome.
Why do I use the phrase, "Killer Secret?" To make my point. It's an attention-grabber! I got your attention and curiosity. You can lasso the same things from your reader.
When it comes to cover letters, however, the use of a headline is hardly a theory. It's a FACT that everyone is attracted to books and articles and letters that have a title that sizzles like a burger on a grill!
People today pick up a magazine, newspaper or advertisement, scan first and read later. You can stop that process cold. A strong headline that 'jumps' off the page of your cover letter will keep them reading your writing. And if you're trying to land a job interview, what could be more important than riveting the person to your every word?
Imagine the results you'll experience in your job search when your cover letter opens with an attention-grabbing headline that is so unique and so compelling that the hiring manager cannot put it down? He or she will actually be excited to meet you, to discuss the job, and to hand it over to you! Potential employees that show creativity and color in their communication are a boon to any company.
Maybe you're thinking it's easy for me. I've been a writer for 20 years and you're just beginning. But I'm here to tell you it's easier than you may think.
Here's what to do.
Just above the typical greeting in your cover letter (Dear Mrs. Smith), place your 'killer' headline. And to make it stand out even more, type the sentence in bold-face print and center it on the page. (Two lines maximum).
Here are THREE examples of excellent cover letter headlines:
THREE reasons why I believe I may be the candidate
you're looking for to fill [insert job opening title here].
I have researched [company name] and believe I am an ideal
match for the [insert job opening title here].
Let me show you how why I am a perfect fit for the position of
[insert job opening title here].
With a headline like one of the above, what do you think Mrs. Smith will do? Trash and scan? No way. She will be drawn in and want to read more about you. Using the 'muscle' of a strong headline at the beginning of your next job-search cover letter can fill your calendar with interviews for the job that is just right for you.
So 'pack a wallop' to your next cover letter with a smashing title or headline and then get ready for the phone to ring!
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Jimmy Sweeney is the president of CareerJimmy and author of the new, "Amazing Cover Letter Creator." Jimmy has written several career-related books and his unique articles are always a job-seeker favorite. Who else wants their phone ringing off the hook with more quality job interviews? Visit Jimmy at this special web page right now for your 'instant' cover letter today! ("Amazing Cover Letters")
Amazing Cover Letters
You're still reading–so I know my title grabbed your attention.
Why? Because it 'packed a punch.' You have three seconds to nab your reader in any written communication. Do it with a smashing title or headline! This secret technique, when used properly, practically guarantees that he or she will stay with you till the last line of your cover letter, article, or report.
How does this little secret apply to a resume cover letter?
I'm glad you asked! Put it at the top of your next job-search cover letter and you'll attract the employer's undivided attention. Without this powerful little gem, however, you risk being a victim of the 'scan and trash' syndrome.
Why do I use the phrase, "Killer Secret?" To make my point. It's an attention-grabber! I got your attention and curiosity. You can lasso the same things from your reader.
When it comes to cover letters, however, the use of a headline is hardly a theory. It's a FACT that everyone is attracted to books and articles and letters that have a title that sizzles like a burger on a grill!
People today pick up a magazine, newspaper or advertisement, scan first and read later. You can stop that process cold. A strong headline that 'jumps' off the page of your cover letter will keep them reading your writing. And if you're trying to land a job interview, what could be more important than riveting the person to your every word?
Imagine the results you'll experience in your job search when your cover letter opens with an attention-grabbing headline that is so unique and so compelling that the hiring manager cannot put it down? He or she will actually be excited to meet you, to discuss the job, and to hand it over to you! Potential employees that show creativity and color in their communication are a boon to any company.
Maybe you're thinking it's easy for me. I've been a writer for 20 years and you're just beginning. But I'm here to tell you it's easier than you may think.
Here's what to do.
Just above the typical greeting in your cover letter (Dear Mrs. Smith), place your 'killer' headline. And to make it stand out even more, type the sentence in bold-face print and center it on the page. (Two lines maximum).
Here are THREE examples of excellent cover letter headlines:
THREE reasons why I believe I may be the candidate
you're looking for to fill [insert job opening title here].
I have researched [company name] and believe I am an ideal
match for the [insert job opening title here].
Let me show you how why I am a perfect fit for the position of
[insert job opening title here].
With a headline like one of the above, what do you think Mrs. Smith will do? Trash and scan? No way. She will be drawn in and want to read more about you. Using the 'muscle' of a strong headline at the beginning of your next job-search cover letter can fill your calendar with interviews for the job that is just right for you.
So 'pack a wallop' to your next cover letter with a smashing title or headline and then get ready for the phone to ring!
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Jimmy Sweeney is the president of CareerJimmy and author of the new, "Amazing Cover Letter Creator." Jimmy has written several career-related books and his unique articles are always a job-seeker favorite. Who else wants their phone ringing off the hook with more quality job interviews? Visit Jimmy at this special web page right now for your 'instant' cover letter today! ("Amazing Cover Letters")
April 17, 2007
How To Write The Perfect Cover Letter: Be Brief--And Be Gone!
By Jimmy Sweeney
Amazing Cover Letters
The best cover letters are 'one-page wonders.' Why? Because they suit today's busy employers who are already overloaded and often overwhelmed. The best way to catch their attention is to 'be brief–and be gone.' Leave them wanting more–so they'll call you for an interview–which is just what you hope for. Write a letter that makes your point about the job you want, displays your enthusiasm, and clearly asks for the opportunity to meet in person.
Put these SEVEN SECRETS of a 'Short and Sweet' Cover Letter
into practice and get your phone ringing next week:
1. Write a cover letter that fits on one page - MAX - three paragraphs total!
2. Give your letter plenty of 'white space' by creating generous margins and double spacing between paragraphs.
3. Use bullets and numbered lists when appropriate. This allows for easy scanning.
4. Start the first sentence of each paragraph with bold-faced type to draw in the reader.
5. Create paragraphs with three to four well-written sentences each. Show your passion and enthusiasm to be interviewed for the position being offered.
6. Print out the completed letter and scan it for that 'easy on the eyes' appearance. And remember, less is more.
7. Clearly and directly ask for the opportunity to be interviewed!
There you have it! SEVEN SECRETS that will land you more job interviews and hopefully the job you've been searching for.
How short and sweet it is!
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Jimmy Sweeney is the president of CareerJimmy and author of the new, "Amazing Cover Letter Creator." Jimmy has written several career-related books and his unique articles are always a job-seeker favorite. Who else wants their phone ringing off the hook with more quality job interviews? Visit Jimmy at this special web page right now for your 'instant' cover letter today! ( "Amazing Cover Letters" )
Amazing Cover Letters
The best cover letters are 'one-page wonders.' Why? Because they suit today's busy employers who are already overloaded and often overwhelmed. The best way to catch their attention is to 'be brief–and be gone.' Leave them wanting more–so they'll call you for an interview–which is just what you hope for. Write a letter that makes your point about the job you want, displays your enthusiasm, and clearly asks for the opportunity to meet in person.
Put these SEVEN SECRETS of a 'Short and Sweet' Cover Letter
into practice and get your phone ringing next week:
1. Write a cover letter that fits on one page - MAX - three paragraphs total!
2. Give your letter plenty of 'white space' by creating generous margins and double spacing between paragraphs.
3. Use bullets and numbered lists when appropriate. This allows for easy scanning.
4. Start the first sentence of each paragraph with bold-faced type to draw in the reader.
5. Create paragraphs with three to four well-written sentences each. Show your passion and enthusiasm to be interviewed for the position being offered.
6. Print out the completed letter and scan it for that 'easy on the eyes' appearance. And remember, less is more.
7. Clearly and directly ask for the opportunity to be interviewed!
There you have it! SEVEN SECRETS that will land you more job interviews and hopefully the job you've been searching for.
How short and sweet it is!
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Jimmy Sweeney is the president of CareerJimmy and author of the new, "Amazing Cover Letter Creator." Jimmy has written several career-related books and his unique articles are always a job-seeker favorite. Who else wants their phone ringing off the hook with more quality job interviews? Visit Jimmy at this special web page right now for your 'instant' cover letter today! ( "Amazing Cover Letters" )
January 24, 2007
One Cover Letter Secret You Can't Afford to Miss!
By Jimmy Sweeney
Amazing Cover Letters
Suppose you were the hiring manager, your desk piled high with cover letters and resumes to sort through. Which of the following cover letter greetings would grab your attention?
Example #1:
Dear Sirs: Dear Sir/Madam: Dear Gentlemen: To whom it may concern:
Example #2:
Dear Manager: Dear HR Director: Dear Human Resources:
Example #3:
Dear Mrs. Thomas: Dear Mr. Friedman: Dear Sally Williams:
Clearly Example #3 is the best of the bunch because the job-seeker has taken time to find out your name and to spell it correctly.
Consider how you'd feel if you received a cover letter that said Dear Sir or Madam, or worse yet, 'To whom it may concern.' No one will be concerned if you address your cover letter to no one in particular!
Remember, there is nothing as sweet to the ear as the sound of ones name.
Exercise this simple secret and your cover letter will rise to the top of the pile!
"But I don't know who to address my cover letter to!"
If you don't have this information, take time to get it. Call the company. For jobs posted online this may be a challenge. But still, go the extra mile. Then at the very least address your letter to the appropriate entity. Example: Hiring manager; HR Director; etc.
Secret Tip For Emergency Situations
If the name is unavailable, use one of the greetings in Example #2 and add this personal note.
Please Note: I'm sorry for this impersonal greeting on my cover letter. I was unable to get your name online. However, I look forward to the opportunity to meet you in person so I can address you by name and discuss this job opening. I am highly interested in working for {company name}.
This one-two punch would surely grab someone's attention. You are showing your respect and more important, that you care.
This secret tip alone quickly turns a potential negative into a positive that could make the difference between acceptance and rejection.
The bottom line: When you target your cover letter to a specific person by name, you greatly increase your chances of landing the interview, and ultimately the job you desire.
So before you write your next cover letter, ask yourself this essential question:
Who, specifically, will be concerned about what I have to say in this cover letter? That person has a name and it sure isn't, "To whom it may concern!"
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Jimmy Sweeney is the president of CareerJimmy and author of the new, "Amazing Cover Letter Creator." Jimmy has written several career-related books and his unique articles are always a job-seeker favorite. Who else wants their phone ringing off the hook with more quality job interviews? Visit Jimmy at this special web page right now for your 'instant' cover letter today! ( Amazing Cover Letters )
Amazing Cover Letters
Suppose you were the hiring manager, your desk piled high with cover letters and resumes to sort through. Which of the following cover letter greetings would grab your attention?
Example #1:
Dear Sirs: Dear Sir/Madam: Dear Gentlemen: To whom it may concern:
Example #2:
Dear Manager: Dear HR Director: Dear Human Resources:
Example #3:
Dear Mrs. Thomas: Dear Mr. Friedman: Dear Sally Williams:
Clearly Example #3 is the best of the bunch because the job-seeker has taken time to find out your name and to spell it correctly.
Consider how you'd feel if you received a cover letter that said Dear Sir or Madam, or worse yet, 'To whom it may concern.' No one will be concerned if you address your cover letter to no one in particular!
Remember, there is nothing as sweet to the ear as the sound of ones name.
Exercise this simple secret and your cover letter will rise to the top of the pile!
"But I don't know who to address my cover letter to!"
If you don't have this information, take time to get it. Call the company. For jobs posted online this may be a challenge. But still, go the extra mile. Then at the very least address your letter to the appropriate entity. Example: Hiring manager; HR Director; etc.
Secret Tip For Emergency Situations
If the name is unavailable, use one of the greetings in Example #2 and add this personal note.
Please Note: I'm sorry for this impersonal greeting on my cover letter. I was unable to get your name online. However, I look forward to the opportunity to meet you in person so I can address you by name and discuss this job opening. I am highly interested in working for {company name}.
This one-two punch would surely grab someone's attention. You are showing your respect and more important, that you care.
This secret tip alone quickly turns a potential negative into a positive that could make the difference between acceptance and rejection.
The bottom line: When you target your cover letter to a specific person by name, you greatly increase your chances of landing the interview, and ultimately the job you desire.
So before you write your next cover letter, ask yourself this essential question:
Who, specifically, will be concerned about what I have to say in this cover letter? That person has a name and it sure isn't, "To whom it may concern!"
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Jimmy Sweeney is the president of CareerJimmy and author of the new, "Amazing Cover Letter Creator." Jimmy has written several career-related books and his unique articles are always a job-seeker favorite. Who else wants their phone ringing off the hook with more quality job interviews? Visit Jimmy at this special web page right now for your 'instant' cover letter today! ( Amazing Cover Letters )
November 30, 2005
Top 10 Secrets Of The World's Greatest Cover Letter
For a limited time my friend, Jimmy Sweeney, is allowing
me to give away the instant-download, (ebook version) of
his newest book to our customers and subscribers as a
special gift.
It's called, "Top 10 Secrets of the World's Greatest
Cover Letter... Attract Job Interviews Like a Magnet."
I am SO pleased Jimmy is letting us in on this special
give-away.
You'll love this one-of-a-kind book, the graphics are
really cute and you can read it quickly because of Jimmy's
easy-reading, "Top 10" format.
I promise you've NEVER seen anything like it before.
If you want to discover some of the greatest
"think-outside-the-box" job search strategies
ever revealed, get your copy right now...
To download your complimentary copy please use this special
link below: (Do it now, we will not have this available
online for very long... enjoy)!
"Top 10 Secrets of the World's Greatest Cover
Letter... Attract Job Interviews Like a Magnet."
Grab your complimentary copy right now:
Go to ==> http://www.perfectediting.com/cover_letter_tips/index.htm
Let me hear your job search success stories as a result
of reading Jimmy's new book. I KNOW there will be many
and I hope one of them is YOU.
Here's the link again to download your complimentary copy:
http://www.perfectediting.com/cover_letter_tips/index.htm
me to give away the instant-download, (ebook version) of
his newest book to our customers and subscribers as a
special gift.
It's called, "Top 10 Secrets of the World's Greatest
Cover Letter... Attract Job Interviews Like a Magnet."
I am SO pleased Jimmy is letting us in on this special
give-away.
You'll love this one-of-a-kind book, the graphics are
really cute and you can read it quickly because of Jimmy's
easy-reading, "Top 10" format.
I promise you've NEVER seen anything like it before.
If you want to discover some of the greatest
"think-outside-the-box" job search strategies
ever revealed, get your copy right now...
To download your complimentary copy please use this special
link below: (Do it now, we will not have this available
online for very long... enjoy)!
"Top 10 Secrets of the World's Greatest Cover
Letter... Attract Job Interviews Like a Magnet."
Grab your complimentary copy right now:
Go to ==> http://www.perfectediting.com/cover_letter_tips/index.htm
Let me hear your job search success stories as a result
of reading Jimmy's new book. I KNOW there will be many
and I hope one of them is YOU.
Here's the link again to download your complimentary copy:
http://www.perfectediting.com/cover_letter_tips/index.htm
September 6, 2005
Cover Letter Warning: Watch Out For the BIG BAD WORD!
As you know, Jimmy Sweeney is one of the world's top job search experts who's famous for his amazing, "think outside the box" strategies that have helped thousands of men and women land their dream jobs faster and easier than ever before. He has written an excellent article on cover letter writing, warning job seekers to avoid using big, complicated words that are not easy to understand. Here is his famous "Cover Letter Warning" article.
Cover Letter Warning: Watch Out For the BIG BAD WORD!
Jimmy Sweeney
Amazing Cover Letters
Dear Job-Seeker:
Just as Goldilocks was suspicious of the big bad wolf, be wary of the big bad word! You know the kind. Pursuant. Heretofore. Credence and all their contagious cousins! Unless you keep your guard up, these little pests will infest your cover letters like termites in a wood pile! Don't let them.
Remember, employers are regular folks-just like you and me. They don't want to carry around a ten-pound dictionary in order to get through what should be a clear and concise cover letter. Decide today that you will communicate with your potential employer as though you were two friends sitting over a cup of coffee. Everyday language, a touch of humor, and specific details about what you can do for the company and why you're the one for the job will take you further than any five-dollar word you heard on a national spelling bee!
Not only is such writing a waste of your time, the result is totally ineffective. The hiring manager is likely to read one sentence, then toss the letter into the trash-your hopes and dreams with it.
Don't let that be your fate. Take charge of your cover letter now. Choose words anyone can recognize and understand and write in a friendly manner that will bring your unique personality to the page.
Try this:
I am so impressed with your company. After visiting your web site and 'meeting' you and other employees through your profiles, I thought to myself, this is the company for me. I am a hard worker and I take pride in paying attention to details. Please give me an opportunity to talk with you about what I can bring to (company name) for the position of (name the job). I already have a list of ideas I'm eager to share with you. I look forward to hearing from you, and then meeting you in person.
Toss this:
"Pursuant to said resume attached, I have compiled and codified a list of attributes, and carefully analyzed the characteristics necessary to extrapolate my purpose and penchant for the kind of work you articulated with extreme verbosity on your web site under the item, " Available Positions." That said, I ask your kind
permission to garner a private conference with you so I might bring to your attention.
At this point, if he gets that far, the employer will shred the letter as well as any thought of contacting you for an interview.
HOW TO COMBAT BIG BAD WORD-ITIS: Read your cover letter aloud. The moment you hear, feel, or say a word or phrase that twists your tongue and fogs your brain, take it out. Rewrite until the words and sentences roll off your tongue and you feel yourself smiling. Hey this sounds good! Display your passion for the position and clearly ASK for the job interview.
I'm rooting for you! Clear concise language is so rare in the business world today, that those who can master it will land the interview of their dreams--and the job that's behind it.
Jimmy Sweeney is the president of CareerJimmy and author of the new, "Amazing Cover Letter Creator." Jimmy has written several career-related books and his unique articles are always a job-seeker favorite. Who else wants their phone ringing off the hook with more quality job interviews? Visit Jimmy at this special web page right now for your 'instant' cover letter today! (Amazing Cover Letters)
Cover Letter Warning: Watch Out For the BIG BAD WORD!
Jimmy Sweeney
Amazing Cover Letters
Dear Job-Seeker:
Just as Goldilocks was suspicious of the big bad wolf, be wary of the big bad word! You know the kind. Pursuant. Heretofore. Credence and all their contagious cousins! Unless you keep your guard up, these little pests will infest your cover letters like termites in a wood pile! Don't let them.
Remember, employers are regular folks-just like you and me. They don't want to carry around a ten-pound dictionary in order to get through what should be a clear and concise cover letter. Decide today that you will communicate with your potential employer as though you were two friends sitting over a cup of coffee. Everyday language, a touch of humor, and specific details about what you can do for the company and why you're the one for the job will take you further than any five-dollar word you heard on a national spelling bee!
Not only is such writing a waste of your time, the result is totally ineffective. The hiring manager is likely to read one sentence, then toss the letter into the trash-your hopes and dreams with it.
Don't let that be your fate. Take charge of your cover letter now. Choose words anyone can recognize and understand and write in a friendly manner that will bring your unique personality to the page.
Try this:
I am so impressed with your company. After visiting your web site and 'meeting' you and other employees through your profiles, I thought to myself, this is the company for me. I am a hard worker and I take pride in paying attention to details. Please give me an opportunity to talk with you about what I can bring to (company name) for the position of (name the job). I already have a list of ideas I'm eager to share with you. I look forward to hearing from you, and then meeting you in person.
Toss this:
"Pursuant to said resume attached, I have compiled and codified a list of attributes, and carefully analyzed the characteristics necessary to extrapolate my purpose and penchant for the kind of work you articulated with extreme verbosity on your web site under the item, " Available Positions." That said, I ask your kind
permission to garner a private conference with you so I might bring to your attention.
At this point, if he gets that far, the employer will shred the letter as well as any thought of contacting you for an interview.
HOW TO COMBAT BIG BAD WORD-ITIS: Read your cover letter aloud. The moment you hear, feel, or say a word or phrase that twists your tongue and fogs your brain, take it out. Rewrite until the words and sentences roll off your tongue and you feel yourself smiling. Hey this sounds good! Display your passion for the position and clearly ASK for the job interview.
I'm rooting for you! Clear concise language is so rare in the business world today, that those who can master it will land the interview of their dreams--and the job that's behind it.
Jimmy Sweeney is the president of CareerJimmy and author of the new, "Amazing Cover Letter Creator." Jimmy has written several career-related books and his unique articles are always a job-seeker favorite. Who else wants their phone ringing off the hook with more quality job interviews? Visit Jimmy at this special web page right now for your 'instant' cover letter today! (Amazing Cover Letters)
August 4, 2005
The Job Offer of Your Dreams: Starts With a Cover Letter That Contains an Essential Question
By Jimmy Sweeney
Amazing Cover Letters
Imagine receiving a letter from a salesman who wants to sell you an exciting new widget. The letter focuses on all the reasons why you must have this item. But nowhere does the man ASK for the purchase! You are not likely to buy it.
The same thing is true with a cover letter. Unless you ASK the employer for an interview you probably will not get one. So decide today that every cover letter you write will contain your request for an interview. ASK and you will receive!
If you don't land the interview, you certainly will not land the job, so put first things first.
• Write a great cover letter that sparkles with friendliness and professionalism.
• State your qualifications for the position you want.
• Tell the employer how you can help his/her company.
• ASK for an interview clearly and directly.
Where in the cover letter should you make your request? In the beginning and again at the end. Twice is nice!
Example at the beginning of your cover letter:
When I saw your ad for a warehouse manager, I realized we've been looking for each other! Now let's meet in person so I can tell you how my five years of experience in this area will streamline your operation.
Example at the close of your cover letter:
Thank you for reading my letter. When can we get together to talk in person? I'm available mornings till 12:00 noon. You name the time and date and I'll be there.
Now write that letter and don't forget to ASK. Then keep your phone and your calendar handy!
Jimmy Sweeney is the president of CareerJimmy and author of the new, "Amazing Cover Letter Creator." Jimmy has written several career-related books and his unique articles are always a job-seeker favorite. Who else wants their phone ringing off the hook with more quality job interviews? Visit Jimmy at this special web page right now for your 'instant' cover letter today! (Amazing Cover Letters)
Amazing Cover Letters
Imagine receiving a letter from a salesman who wants to sell you an exciting new widget. The letter focuses on all the reasons why you must have this item. But nowhere does the man ASK for the purchase! You are not likely to buy it.
The same thing is true with a cover letter. Unless you ASK the employer for an interview you probably will not get one. So decide today that every cover letter you write will contain your request for an interview. ASK and you will receive!
If you don't land the interview, you certainly will not land the job, so put first things first.
• Write a great cover letter that sparkles with friendliness and professionalism.
• State your qualifications for the position you want.
• Tell the employer how you can help his/her company.
• ASK for an interview clearly and directly.
Where in the cover letter should you make your request? In the beginning and again at the end. Twice is nice!
Example at the beginning of your cover letter:
When I saw your ad for a warehouse manager, I realized we've been looking for each other! Now let's meet in person so I can tell you how my five years of experience in this area will streamline your operation.
Example at the close of your cover letter:
Thank you for reading my letter. When can we get together to talk in person? I'm available mornings till 12:00 noon. You name the time and date and I'll be there.
Now write that letter and don't forget to ASK. Then keep your phone and your calendar handy!
Jimmy Sweeney is the president of CareerJimmy and author of the new, "Amazing Cover Letter Creator." Jimmy has written several career-related books and his unique articles are always a job-seeker favorite. Who else wants their phone ringing off the hook with more quality job interviews? Visit Jimmy at this special web page right now for your 'instant' cover letter today! (Amazing Cover Letters)
July 13, 2005
Cover Letter Magic: Four Ways to ASK For A Job Interview–and Get It
Those of you, who are still job-hunting, should read the following article. Have you ever heard of the name Jimmy Sweeney? He's one of the world's top job search experts who's famous for his amazing, "think outside the box" strategies that have helped thousands of men and women land their dream jobs faster and easier than ever before. Read what he has to say:
FOUR Surefire Ways To Ask For The Job Interview
Effectively
by Jimmy Sweeney
Amazing Cover Letters
1. Attract attention with a great HEADLINE in BOLD CAPS right below the greeting in your cover letter.
MAY WE MEET IN PERSON TO DISCUSS THIS POSITION?
2. Focus on your qualifications in the beginning of your letter.
With this letter, I'm putting all my cards on the table! I feel certain I'm the applicant best suited to this position. I'd welcome the opportunity to meet you in person so we can discuss what I will do for you and your company. Meanwhile, here are some of the responsibilities I've held over the past five years.
3. Be specific about time in your final paragraph.
I'd like to schedule an interview with you in the next two weeks. What day and time work best for you? I promise to keep our meeting short and specific.
4. Communicate enthusiasm at the end of your letter.
I'm excited about meeting you in person to discuss my qualifications. You can reach me any time on my cell phone: 555-555-5555.
Give up waiting and hoping. These “ask for the interview” examples will land you quality meetings that bring results! Take charge of your future now by asking for what you want.
Jimmy Sweeney is the president of CareerJimmy and author of the new, "Amazing Cover Letter Creator." Jimmy has written several career-related books and his unique articles are always a job-seeker favorite. Who else wants their phone ringing off the hook with more quality job interviews? Visit Jimmy at this special web page right now for your 'instant' cover letter today! ("Amazing Cover Letters")
FOUR Surefire Ways To Ask For The Job Interview
Effectively
by Jimmy Sweeney
Amazing Cover Letters
1. Attract attention with a great HEADLINE in BOLD CAPS right below the greeting in your cover letter.
MAY WE MEET IN PERSON TO DISCUSS THIS POSITION?
2. Focus on your qualifications in the beginning of your letter.
With this letter, I'm putting all my cards on the table! I feel certain I'm the applicant best suited to this position. I'd welcome the opportunity to meet you in person so we can discuss what I will do for you and your company. Meanwhile, here are some of the responsibilities I've held over the past five years.
3. Be specific about time in your final paragraph.
I'd like to schedule an interview with you in the next two weeks. What day and time work best for you? I promise to keep our meeting short and specific.
4. Communicate enthusiasm at the end of your letter.
I'm excited about meeting you in person to discuss my qualifications. You can reach me any time on my cell phone: 555-555-5555.
Give up waiting and hoping. These “ask for the interview” examples will land you quality meetings that bring results! Take charge of your future now by asking for what you want.
Jimmy Sweeney is the president of CareerJimmy and author of the new, "Amazing Cover Letter Creator." Jimmy has written several career-related books and his unique articles are always a job-seeker favorite. Who else wants their phone ringing off the hook with more quality job interviews? Visit Jimmy at this special web page right now for your 'instant' cover letter today! ("Amazing Cover Letters")
June 5, 2005
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