How do I word salary requirements in a cover letter?
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I agree w/ the first post: if you can avoid it, at all costs, do so. He who mentions salary first usually loses that game. During my job search I read a book by Jack Chapman (Google him). Sometimes they state it as a requirement, or you won't even be considered. If they have stated a salary range, obviously, make sure you can live with that. If you can't, the job's not for you. If they state no salary range, then go on the web and find out what people in that job usually get in your area. You could state something like, "My salary requirements would be in the mid-forties, as such is commensurate with the median salary in the Chicago area." This tells the employer a couple of things: you did your research, and you know the job market for that industry/position.
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A cover letter is a way to introduce yourself to a company that you are interested in.  A cover letter is usually sent with your resume.  It is your best chance to make a great impression.  It will have more impact than your resume will.  The attached link should help you!\n\nhttp://jobstar.org/tools/resume/cletters.php
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One of the more common forms of the job search involves applying for jobs from either the newspaper, Internet job boards (such as monster.com) or internal resources.  It is good business etiquette to include a cover letter when applying for the position.\n\nWhat to include in the cover letter:\n\n1.  Your name and contact information at the top of the cover letter. It is ideal to use the same heading as the resume for purposes of consistency.\n\n2.  Today's date and the name of the contact person at the company and their job title, if this information is available.\n\n3.  The name of the company and company address\n\nThe greeting should be Dear Mr./Ms. XXXXXXX.  If you do not know the name of the contact person, then the the cover letter should be addressed to the Title, such as Dear  Human Resources Manager or Dear Hiring Manager.  In worse case scenario, it is safe to introduce the cover letter to the Human Resources Manager, even if you are unsure of the title.  You can use "To Whom it May Concern," but it is ideal to address the cover letter in a more formal manner. \n\nThe first paragraph should be an introduction and should include your intention to apply for the job, the job title, internal job ID or job number if specified, and the company name. You should also include the date of posting and the name of the resource where the job is posted (Newspaper name, job board) with the name of the resource written in italics.\n\nThe body of the cover letter can include a number of items, but ideally you want to provide an over description of your career, experience and ability to perform the tasks involved in the job position. Try to address requirements that are listed in the job position and directly respond to these requirements within the cover letter.  The cover letter should also mention your enclosure or attachment (if emailed) of the resume and should either invite the reader to contact you or state your intentions to contact the employer.  The salutation should simply read -- Sincerely, followed by your name with 4 spaces in between.  Your written signature should go between the salutation and your name if you are submitting a printed copy.
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First, replace the "To Whom" with the name of your supervisor.\n\nSecond, letters such as these should be short and to the point.\n\nFinally, "Don't think of a white polar bear!"\n\n\nI'll be you are thinking of a white polar bear.\n\nAvoid using "no" and "Not" in business writing.  Instead of "I do not want this to tarnish" try "I hope we can stay in touch on a professional level as I have enjoyed the professional relationships that I have developed here over these past two years."
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Hey Aida, good question, salary adjustment letters for an employee are a simple form to permanently change or a one-time way to change how much someone gets paid.\n\nManagers can use them after a review period to give a raise.\n\nEmployees can use them to request a raise or change.\n\nThere are lots of templates available which you can copy and  personalize. Maybe skills have been upgraded and duties have expanded. \n\nOr maybe a reduction in hours and responsibilities is needed.\n\nTypically like any business letter it should be in block form, not a memorandum, on company letterhead and give the old basics of who what why when and how. And it must be legally signed by the employee and manager.\n\nFor example, who is the employee (name, department, badge number) and manager. Who approved or will approve the adjustment. What the adjustment amount is requested or will be given. Why is it justified, when will it take effect. How the adjustment will be made, and how it will change benefits, contributions to pensions or other savings plans.\n\nHere are some templates below!\n\nGood luck with this project.
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Call and tell him/her that you calculated your needs and you need to adjust your minimum salary requirements if you said that to the agency (e.g. recruiter).\n\nIf you said that to the company directly, you may be able to get the recruiter to advocate for you and renegotiate a better starting salary.\n\nIf you get an offer of the lower amount, you may have to accept it or pass on the offer if they won't budge.\n\nGood luck.
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Address it to "To whom it may concern", not original but pretty standard.\n\nGenerally in a cover letter I would stay professional.  You're not trying to get your personality to come across, your trying to get your professionalism and qualifications across.\n\nThey'll check your personality fit in the interview if you are qualified.
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First, the word, "what" should be capitalized. Then it's "jobs... PAY," not "jobs...pays." And, finally, the correct word is "pay WELL," not "pay good."\n\nI doubt you'll find any that pay well. ;-)
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If you are getting interviews, then your resume and cover letter are fine.  If you aren't even getting interviews, then your resume and cover letter need attention.\n\nFind out how to write a resume that gets the employer's attention by speaking directly to the needs of the job you are applying for.\n\nFollow the links below:
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Choose the field/job you want, and tell the others in a very cordial letter.  Thank the "also-rans" for considering you for employment, and to please remove your name from their list of prospective employees at this time.  Here's a sample letter, if you want:\n\nDear Sir:\n\nThank you for considering me for a position in your company.  I appreciate the time you took to speak with me.  However, I have decided to accept a position with another employer who has offered a salary closer to my desires.  I would certainly like to ask you to please remove my name from your list of prospective new hires at this time.  However, I hope that, in the future, I could be a candidate for a future position with your company, should the occasion arise.\n\nSincerely,\n\n_____________________
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Never open with "Dear Sir"\n\nGet the name of the person to whom you are writing.\n\nDear Mr. Jones:\n\nWhich job search website? Be specific.\nWhich company? Either put "your company" or include the company name. \n\n"I am a full-time student attending Coastal Carolina University working towards a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management."\n\nThe middle section is far too long. Cut it up. It's also incredibly repetitive.\n\n"Working in the hospitality industry for over a year, I have ...managed? Increased? Etc..."\n\nBasically, you're not telling them why they should hire you, which is what you need to do. You are telling them ABOUT you and what you are looking for. They don't care about that--they just care why you would be an asset to their company.\n\n You need to relook at it--do not try to butter them up, and you need to make this cover letter POP above all the other cover letters.
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Your question means that you want to write a cover letter for someone else, a receptionist.\n\nIf you mean how do you write a cover letter to apply to become a receptionist...\n\nDate\n\nName of Company Hiring\nAddress\nCity, State  Zip\n\nTo Whom It May Concern (or name of person hiring):\n\nI am writing concerning the position listed in the (Name of Newspaper or Where ever You Got the Ad From) for a receptionist.\n\nPlease find my resume enclosed.\n\nI look forward to an interview with you at your earliest convenience.  I may be reached at 777-777-7777.  \n\nCordially,\n\n\n\nYour Name\n                         -----------------\nBe sure that your cover letter and resume are complete and that there are no spelling errors.  There are templates for resumes in most word processing programs now or go on line and google resume.
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a. I want very much to become a team member of your fine organization. \n\nb. By applying myself to the best of my ability, always striving to improve where improvement is possible and taking pride in a job well done. \n\nc. By treating each customer as if they were our only customer and giving them the respect and fine service they deserve. \n\nd. I love working as a team member. Example: I excel when doing my part to the best of my ability as it gives the best to my team, my company, my customer, and to myself. \n\ne. Salary requirements negotiable.\n\nIn closing, I have a burning desire to become a valuable team member of - - -insert company name here - - - - -. I look forward to the opportunity of working with your team oriented company, and I can hardly wait to begin showing you my very best. \n\nThank you in advance, \n\n- - - -your signature - - - -\n\nIf there is not enough room on the 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper for the closing statement, print or type it on a separate piece of paper and submit it with your application, and be sure to sign it. \n\nIf you follow the above word for word, I guarantee you will get the position, and please let me know in the future when you have your new job. I am excited for you. \n\nGo get em Tiger, \n\nDarryl S.
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Resignation letters should be very simple and not give too much detail.  \n\n"Dear (manager name),\n\nI am submitting my resignation as (position) effective 11-13-06.  My last day will be (give date - make sure it's two weeks or longer as anything less could be viewed as negative).  I have taken another position that will require my relocation.  (You can verbally tell them, just don't document).\n\nI have learned much and enjoyed my time at (xyz company).  My leaving is no way a reflection on XYZ company or it's management.  \n\nName
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Correspondence to business and organisations has to be written in a formal manner. \nA cover Letter should never be longer than one page.\nMention achievements or strengths, apart from your qualifications and job experience. (uncertain what is meant here). Check out Writing about your achievements.\nYour letter should be address to a specific person. Job research is very important. One of the results of your job research should be the name of the person responsible for the recruitment. \nKeep the letter to the point. The letter must be easy to read and follow.\n\nDo not send a hand written cover letter if you are not asked. If the job advert specifies a http://www.cvtips.com/letter_writing_sample.html letter writing sample then send one! Make sure the letter is error free and that the same font is used throughout. Make sure that your letter and CV are similar in style.\nUse top quality stationary. The envelope, the paper and the style of your CV stationary should match that of the cover letter.\nMake sure that whatever you write in your cover letter is backed up by facts or at least be able to convincingly back them up in the interview.\nConvey your enthusiasm about the job opportunity. You have to show that you are confident in your expectations about the job selection but do not be 'cocky'.\nSign your cover letter and write your name in block capitals under your signature.\n\nMore details on http://www.cvtips.com/how_to_write_a_cover_letter.html
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towards the end of the interview.  Bring it up as benefits offered by the company, "trial period" etc...  \n\nI never leave a job without knowing at least something basic about the salary offered.  I live in a part of the U.S. where salaries are far below the national average (secretaries make $6 per hr).  Wouldn't you look foolish if you are "polite" and don't discuss money, and they offer you something below what you can live on? \n\nGood luck
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Here are a few practical writinghelp-central.com letter writing tips that you may find helpful when writing that next letter:\n\n   1. Keep it short and to the point.\n      Letters involving business (personal or corporate) should be concise, factual, and focused. Try to never exceed one page or you will be in risk of losing your reader. A typical letter page will hold 350 to 450 words. If you can’t get your point across with that many words you probably haven’t done enough preparatory work. If necessary, call the recipient on the phone to clarify any fuzzy points and then use the letter just to summarize the overall situation.\n\n   2. Focus on the recipient’s needs.\n      While writing the letter, focus on the information requirements of your audience, the intended addressee. If you can, in your “mind’s eye” imagine the intended recipient seated across a desk or boardroom table from you while you are explaining the subject of the letter. What essential information does that person need to know through this communication? What will be their expectations when they open the letter? Have you addressed all of these?\n\n   3. Use simple and appropriate language.\n      Your letter should use simple straightforward language, for clarity and precision. Use short sentences and don’t let paragraphs exceed three or four sentences. As much as possible, use language and terminology familiar to the intended recipient. Do not use technical terms and acronyms without explaining them, unless you are certain that the addressee is familiar with them.\n\n   4. Re-read and revise it.\n      Do a first draft of the letter, and then carefully review and revise it. Put yourself in the place of the addressee. Imagine yourself receiving the letter. How would you react to it? Would it answer all of your questions? Does it deal with all of the key issues? Are the language and tone appropriate? Sometimes reading it out loud to one’s self, can be helpful. When you actually “hear” the words it is easy to tell if it “sounds” right, or not.\n\n   5. Check spelling and grammar.\n      A letter is a direct reflection of the person sending it, and by extension, the organization that person works for. When the final content of the letter is settled, make sure that you run it through a spelling and grammar checker. Sending a letter with obvious spelling and grammar mistakes looks sloppy and unprofessional. In such cases, the recipient can’t really be blamed for seeing this as an indication as to how you (and your organization) probably do most other things.