The Perfect Cover Letter yummy
he cover letter is like to the point, with 3-4 paragraphs
the icing on a cake. You containing these main
baked the cake when you ingredients:
prepared your resume, now it’s
time to top it off. Just like 1.Make the CONNECTION - Explain
icing on a cake gives “eye how you learned of the position
appeal,” the cover letter is the and why you are interested in
first thing an employer will see working for them. I am applying
before reviewing your resume. The for the position of associate
cover letter is one more marketing director. A friend, Ken
opportunity for the employer to Smith who is employed in sales at
look at who you are and for you Ace Manufacturing, shared the
to briefly present yourself. opening with me.
If you don’t prepare a cover 2.Create the MOMENTUM - Do your
letter, you miss out on that homework/research on the
opportunity to be noticed. An employer. Check their website,
employer might view you as read an annual report, or talk to
shortcutting the process of the other employees that you might
application. Some online know. What’s the connection or
applications may not require it, attraction between you and the
but a cover letter is used for company? With several years of
introduction, can peak an experience in sales and marketing
employer’s curiosity and helps at Meter Marketing, I was
you state your reason for promoted from sales to marketing
application with brevity. manager in two years. We expanded
our market share by 12% in my
Like the resume, the cover letter first year as manager and I feel
has required components as well. I can do the same for Ace
The cover letter can be short and Manufacturing.
request an interview and will
3.Now you MOTIVATE - Say what you follow up with a call next week.
want, be specific. What can you I can be reached at 612-984-2935
do for them? What skills and or by email. I look forward to
strengths do you bring? Use your speaking with you and I am
resume as a tool. My strengths excited about the opportunity to
are in management and problem grow my marketing career with Ace
solving. Since Ace Manufacturing Mfc.
recently acquired Maxx Inc., I
feel I can draw upon my skills to A well-constructed cover letter
blend the marketing teams and will be an asset to your resume
help with the transition of the as your present yourself to a
newly purchased company. prospective employer. Remember,
“eye appeal” in your cover letter
4.Leave them with ACTION - What is like the icing on the cake,
do you want? What’s next? You yummy!
will not get the position if you
sit and wait. I would like to Barbara Wulf MS, GCDF, CPCC
About the Author:
Barbara Wulf is a certified career/life coach and speaker who helps individuals redesign their career paths by supporting and inspiring them to stretch, seek, and achieve life/work success. Barbara holds a master's degree in counseling, is a global career development facilitator, is certified by The Coaches Training Institute and is an adjunct faculty member at Concordia University, St. Paul, MN. Barbara offers career assessments along with resume/cover letter writing and interviewing strategies for impact. Sign up for her monthly e-zine, OWN IT, WORK IT, LIVE IT at http://www.beckoncall-coach.com.
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