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Cover Letters
Cover letter Q & A
Q: Is there a need for a cover letter to accompany a resume?
A: Yes. A Cover letter tells a prospective employer why you are interested in a particular position. A cover letter may highlight your key accomplishments, explain possible employment gaps, or career changes that a resume can’te cover.
Cover Letter Tidbits
Please review these helpful tips to create a dynamic cover letter:
Limit cover letter to one page only and limited to three targeted paragraphs; electronic versions even shorter
Address cover letter to a specific person, with the name and title spelled correctly
Include company name and address
Double check for typos
Highlight your three to four key accomplishments/skills/experiences
Whenever possible, relate yourself to the company
Focus on the fit between your qualifications and the job requirements
End your letter by requesting an interview
Mention that you will follow-up your letter -- and then do so
Most Common Cover Letter Mistakes
Sending form letters
Repeating information listed on the resume
Including negative information
Not stating the name of the position and job for which you are applying.
Sample Cover Letter
Brenda Starr Cover Letter
BRENDA STARR
1703 Walnut Grove Avenue
Philadelphia, Penn. 19107
555/555-5555 home
555/555-5555 cell
[email protected]
August 12, 2004
Ms. Robyn Boyd
Director of Human Resources
Metropolitan Children's Hospital
P. O. Box 411067
Philadelphia, Penn. 19002
Dear Ms. Boyd:
Alice O'Brien suggested that I contact you about my interest in personnel management. She said you are one of the best people to talk to in regard to careers in personnel.
I am leaving the U.S. Army after seven years of experience in personnel administration. Because of my positive Army experience, I would like to continue working in a large organization. However, before I venture further into the civilian job market, I would like to benefit from the experience and knowledge of other professionals in the field who might advise me on opportunities for someone with my qualifications.
Perhaps we could meet briefly sometime during the next two weeks to discuss my career plans. I have several questions which I believe you could help clarify. I will call your office on Tuesday, August 22, 2004 to schedule a meeting time.
I look forward to discussing my plans with you. Thank you.
Yours truly,
Brenda Starr
Courtesy: www.collegrad.com
https://www.hotjobs.com
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