Ultimate Cover Letters

Kogan Page, 2008

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Don’t underestimate the power of the cover letter. Spotlight your skills in a succinct, well-crafted document

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Do you know how to create a dynamite cover letter to accompany your résumé, a letter that will grab a potential employer’s attention? If not, don’t worry: You can appropriate one of the great cover letters in this popular book by Martin Yate and adapt it as your own. That’s why he compiled them. Yate collected more than 4,000 excellent cover letters from human resource professionals and headhunters, and handpicked the cream of the crop for this volume. Just find the letter that suits you, and make it suitable for your job search. In addition to scores of excellent cover letters, Yate also provides numerous “power phrases” that you can put to work. getAbstract recommends this valuable how-to manual to job hunters in any field.

Summary

Getting a Good Job Requires a Strong Written Presentation

Most people train for many years to become attractive to potential employers and to excel at their professions. But when the time comes to look for work, they struggle to sell their skills in a cover letter and résumé or curriculum vitae (CV) package. Such hesitancy and apprehension can make it hard for people to present themselves to prospective employers in the most compelling manner possible. This is self-defeating behavior. The vast majority of jobs require a high-quality written presentation – a résumé, plus a personalized cover letter that profiles the job seeker in an intriguing, compelling, catchy way. Can you create and prepare such powerful presentations? If not, you are liable to stay unemployed for a long time, or you may be condemned to remain in a job you dislike or one that pays less than you are worth.

Your Cover Letter Is Critical

If you don’t include a strong cover letter, some employers will not even review your résumé. Others will fail to give your résumé the full attention it deserves. This becomes increasingly relevant as you work your way up the job ladder. When it comes to finding...

About the Author

Martin Yate is a bestselling business author. His titles include Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions and Ultimate CV.

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  I used this summary to write my cover letter and found it very helpful!

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