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Synopsis
The definitive guide to The Perfect Cover Letter—now revised and expanded.
A good cover letter says a lot about you. It showcases not only your writing style and skills, but other important personal qualities employers look for, and usually can't detect from your resume. With so much riding on it, a cover letter that attracts—and holds—the attention of your prospective employer is essential. This practical how-to manual shows you how to create highly effective letters designed to get you the interview you want.
Newly revised and expanded, this indispensable guide offers a complete A-to-Z look at all the elements of a good cover letter, from its standard components to the proper format. Here's where you'll find:
- A brief introduction to cover letters—their purpose, how employers use them, how they're read.
- Examples of winning letters, including general broadcast, executive search, networking, advertisement response, and personal introduction.
- Tips on what makes a letter effective—and what doesn't.
- Helpful guidelines on following up—writing the important thank you letter.
- and more.
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From the Back Cover
Write the perfect cover letter every time!
With fewer job opportunities and more applicants, just being qualified isn’t enough to get the job you want. So how can you separate yourself from the pack? With the perfect cover letter, of course! With so much riding on it, a cover letter that attracts–and holds–the attention of your prospective employer is essential. This practical how-to manual shows you step by step how to create highly effective letters designed to get the interview you want.
The Perfect Cover Letter, Third Edition is an indispensable guide that covers all the vital elements of a great cover letter, so you know what to include and know how to phrase it. Inside you’ll find:
- The nuts and bolts of every type of cover letter–what they should include, how employers use them, and how to write them
- Great sample cover letters, including general broadcast, executive search, networking, advertisement response, and personal introduction
- Tips on what makes a letter effective–and what doesn’t
- Helpful guidelines on following up–writing the post-interview thank you letter
With greatly expanded information on thank you letters and an entirely new chapter on the all-important networking cover letter, this update of the popular classic continues to offer top-notch advice and high-quality samples that will help any job hunter get the attention they deserve.
About the Author
RICHARD H. BEATTY is Chairman of Brandywine Consulting Group, a leading executive search and out placement consulting firm. He is the author of several bestselling career books, including The Resume Kit and 175 High Impact Cover Letters, both published by Wiley.
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- PublisherWiley
- ISBN 10 047112401X
- ISBN 13 9780471124016
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number2
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