The Complete Guide to Writing Effective Résumé Cover Letters

Your cover letter is what decides if a company looks at your résumé, contacts you for an interview, or gets you placed in the rejection pile. Knowing that, it is important to create a well-written, eye-catching letter that sells your achievements and job skills to impress the recruiter. However, many people are unable to effectively translate their thoughts into words when faced with the task. That is where The Complete Guide to Writing Effective Résumé Cover Letters comes in. With this book, you will be able to craft a letter that will undoubtedly land you the interview.

In this new book, you will learn how to address your letter, grab the reader's attention immediately, format your letter, choose the font, be professional but persuasive, choose the type of paper, and target your letter. You will also learn about the differences between the main types of letters, writing style guidelines, what to include in your letter, writing for an online audience, and common mistakes recruiters abhor.

Additionally, you will find examples of effective and ineffective letters, proven tips for making your letter stand out, sample phrases to use, and letters for new graduates, professionals, and those changing careers. Also included are samples specific to job industries, including administration, accounting, banking, government, healthcare, hospitality, HR, law enforcement, manufacturing, sales, marketing, customer service, technology, and science.

The companion CD-ROM is not available for download with this electronic version of the book but it may be obtained separately by contacting Atlantic Publishing Group at sales@atlantic-pub.com.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included.