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Cover Letter Tips
from
The Creative Group
The cover letter, usually the first thing a hiring manager sees,
is one of the best opportunities to make a positive first impression.
Hiring managers view this document as more than just a supplement
to your employment history -- it offers insight into your career aspirations
and level of initiative.
Here are some tips for writing an effective cover letter:
- Tailor it to the specific job opening and
company. Research the firm and the industry through the
Internet, trade publications and the library. Within the
letter, demonstrate your knowledge of the field and the
position's requirements, and explain why your background
meets the firm's needs. Be careful not to rehash your resume in the cover letter.
Instead, focus on key aspects of your background that relate
directly to the job.
- Call the firm's main phone number and ask for the name
and title of the person hiring for this position, and address
the letter to that individual. Double-check the spelling
of the name and the person's title.
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See Job
Hunting For Dummies, 2nd Edition for additional information.
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