The Perfect Cover Letter
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Book Overview
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
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0471124001
ISBN13:9780471124009
Release Date:October 1996
Publisher:Wiley
Length:192 Pages
Weight:0.56 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
for professionals with experiance
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I saw other people complaining about the content. I personally thought the book ROCKED, except I do agree that it is not for those who are going from college with little or no exp. to a full time position. This book had great examples of networking letters, advice seeking letters, resume letters, and of course excellent advice on cover letters. It gave clear step by step instructions with examples on how to match your cover letter to the job offer. Sounds simple, but a lot of other books miss it.
Great
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I found the book to be clear, concise, and well written. It addresses key points to cover letter writing, and illustrates them with examples. It is an excellent guide for those who have an employment history. However, it does not address the needs of recent college graduates who are looking for their first job. I am assuming that this need would be covered by another publication. This omission does not detract from its usefullness to the intended audience.
A must have reference for job seekers! The best!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This is the best book of its kind! The author shows the reader how to create an original cover letter with impact. He gives examples of elements of both good and bad cover letters. Additionally, he gives example cover letters for a variety of situations, as well as thank you, follow-up, and networking letters. I reviewed a few different books from my library before I decided this was one that I must have.
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