Cover letter help again. Please read?
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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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As long as you're not lying about facts (like other jobs that you've had that may be more suited for this particular position, or extra work experience that you didn't actually have), it's not only ethical, it's necessary to tell them what they want to hear. I've had to write cover letters for jobs before and most of them were basically the paraphrased wanted ad from the position that i was applying for.  You are basically trying to sell yourself as the best candidate for the job, so answer the questions to make the best possible impression.
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A cover letter is sent along with your resume to a prospective employer.  It is a basic greeting telling them that you are applying for a particular job.\n\nLetter of application is the same thing.
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I will but where is your cover letter?
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It should be a separate sheet from your cover letter.  Here are a couple examples.  It's very easy to put together.  Don't lie tho -- potential employers are allowed to verify your past salaries.
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Hope the below helps and good luck getting your ideal job!\n\nBest Wishes,\n\nLucy\n\n\nA cover letter has 3 purposes:\n\n1. It formally introduces you, and can personalize the presentation of your resume \n\n2. It highlights specific information from your resume and from your background that applies to a specific field or position. Can also give reader insight to items not addressed in a resume \n\n3. It helps to facilitate a meeting between you and the employer \n\nCover letter allows you to personalize your resume when it is mailed to prospective employers in response to advertisements or to inquire about possible interviews. The cover letter's main purpose is to advertise your strengths and assets in a way that would interest employers in interviewing you. It is also useful in that it can save valuable time by enabling you to visit only the most promising prospects or helping you avoid places where there is no interest in you as a prospective employee.\n\nTo attract the reader's ATTENTION, the cover letter must look good and be easy to read. Use of quality 8 1/2" X 11" paper, correct English, spelling, spacing, paragraphing, margins and above all, flawless typing is a must. Address it to a particular person by name, making sure that the spelling and title of the individual are correct. The person addressed should hold an influential position in the company. A good cover letter is not too long, so try to limit yours to only part of a single page.\n\nThe first paragraph should arouse the reader's INTEREST. This can be done by stating some particular knowledge you have of the reader's business, by a comment on some "timely" issue relating to the company's operation or by an impersonal statement of some outstanding fact relating to your ability that would probably appeal to the employer.\n\nThe body of the cover letter should make the employer DESIRE to interview you by explaining what you can do for his/her company. Put yourself in the employer's position as you write and present facts that will both be interesting and accurately describe your assets and qualifications. Your prospective employer will be interested in your ability to make and/or save money, to conserve time, to effectively assume and discharge responsibility and to produce results more rapidly and economically than anyone else. Do not stress your bad points, such as lack of experience or unemployment.\n\nThe last paragraph should request ACTION. Ask directly for an interview stating specific times and dates when you will call to arrange an interview. In all circumstances be courteous but use a direct approach.\n\nThe letter should end with the formal salutation, "Sincerely yours." Below the salutation, type your name and then add your signature. Remember the use of AIDA (ATTENTION, INTEREST, DESIRE, ACTION) will result in a cover letter that is both pleasing to read and effective.\n\n\nSample Cover Letter Outline\nYour Address\nCity, State, Zip\nDate\n\n\n(Ms. or Mr.) I.M. Hiring\nPersonnel Manager\nName of Company\nCompany Address\nCity, State, Zip\n\nDear (Ms. or Mr.) Hiring: \n\nYour opening paragraph should arouse interest on the part of the reader. Tell the employer why you are writing the letter. Do not say in the first paragraph that you are looking for a job. Give information to show your specific interest in the company. \n\nYour middle paragraphs should create desire. Give details of your background that will show the reader why one should consider you as a candidate. Be as specific as possible about the kind of a job you want. Don't make the reader try to guess what you would be interested in. \n\nRefer the reader to your general qualifications on your enclosed resume or other material. Use as much space as you need to tell your story but keep it brief and to the point. \n\nIn your closing paragraph you ask for action. Ask for an appointment suggesting a time when you will contact the individ
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Too long (should be one page only)\n\nPutting information that is uninteresting to the prospective employer.\n\nNot highlighting (bold) interesting information\n\nLeaving out specific skills of interest, because you are following a template\n\nForgetting cover letter, forgetting to sign the cover letter, forgetting to include e-mail address or phone #
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First type a cover letter see, http://icc.csun.edu/images/coverletters.jpg for an example.\n\nAnd for the resume type something that looks like this http://www.cdsp.neu.edu/info/students/dport/resume.gif\nleave out the part where it says "references available upon request" it seems that this is assumed now.
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Well, if it's written poorly, has poor grammar or spelling, you'll look like a goober.  If it's a poor cover letter the prospective employer may not read another thing beyond the letter (like you resume).  Cover letters are meant to entice employers to want to read your résumé. \n\nHere is a website with advice about writing a cover letter:\nhttp://www.aresumes.com/coverlet.htm\n\nWHY YOU SHOULD WRITE A COVER LETTER\nThe key objectives of a cover letter are to: -\n• Inform the employer of your interest in the job\n• Persuade the employer of your suitability for the job\n• Make you look professional\n• Build good will\n• Obtain an interview\n• Write the structure of your interview\n• Demonstrate your writing and research skills\n• Offer a little window into your personality\n\nhttp://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/careers/Cover_Letter_Handout.pdf
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Re: Application for Position
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The only one I can think of is this: if your cover letter is particularly poor, your resume won't be read-- they'll stop right with the cover letter.
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Make sure you have a good resume sent in with your application, and have a cover letter to go with your resume, some employers won't even bother looking if your resume doesn't have a cover letter. Also past employment plays a big part. As a general rule you should have been at your previous job for at least two years if you want to make a good impression. And the biggest factor of all is the people you know. If you don't have any connections with anyone at the company your trying to get on with don't hold your breath!
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When you can not write properly how come you can teach. Stop this comic English when you ask something. It only ruin your reputation. \n\nDo you also write Job application in the same way? I am not commenting on your English I just want to say please try to write instead of short hand.(No hard feelings, I do appoint people therefore I am giving you advise.)
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May be you need to have a better resume and portfolio ( sice you are a designer)\nand also a good cover letter\n\nGood Luck
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Dear Prospective Employer,\nThis reference letter is provided at the request of Jay Bean, who has asked me to serve as a reference on his behalf. It is my understanding that Jay is being considered by your esteemed institution for the employment. Please be advised that the information contained in this letter is confidential and should be treated as such. The information should not be disclosed to Jay, [if he has waived access] or anyone in your organization who would not be involved in the decision regarding this individual. Additionally, the information should not be disclosed to anyone outside of your organization without the consent of the applicant. \nJayis a multi-talented life insurance expert (underwriter, trainer, IT savvy, strong financial skills) of the highest caliber, who meticulously researches, justifies his decisions, and helps in knowledge management.  I've received many compliments from Sales Managers who rely on his underwriting acumen. Management and personnel in tech support, training, and other departments praise his work. \nHow long have you known the applicant? I have known Jay professionally for over 2 years and 7 months\nWhat was the nature of your relationship? \nAs Chief Manager of Client Servicing desk had daily interaction with Jay as he was my counterpart at ABC Life Insurance being the Chief Manager Underwriting. His ability to break down the most difficult of the insurance concepts for better understanding made him a “generalizing specialist” on the shop floor.\n\nPlease comment on the applicant’s academic attainments. \nHis academic brilliance can be understood from the way he was able to learn, improve and grow on the shop floor. Jay is the only underwriter ever to be sent from ABC Life to Old Mutual, South Africa and RGA South Africa, for training. He joined us in April 2003 as Manager Underwriting and within a year was re-designated to Senior Manager and the very next year promoted as Chief Manager Underwriting responsible for the underwriting function at ABC Life directly reporting into the Vice President Underwriting. His growth at ABC was unheard of and his ability to create and design software applications without any technical education helped him design ABC’s first automated underwriting solution.\nPlease comment on the applicant’s personal character. \nJay is a very easy to get along kind of individual. He always went out of his way to explain critical underwriting terms/ decisions to the Customer Support Executives. His fierce streak of loyalty to his team members made him popular in both senior management and his team. Coming from GE he was always immaculately particular about his interaction with employees of the opposite gender and was always held in high regard for his integrity.\n\nPlease indicate your overall evaluation of the applicant. \n√ Strongly recommended \nRecommend  \nRecommended with reservation \nNot recommended \n\nPlease make whatever additional comments you wish. \nJay Bean Chief Manager Underwriting ABC Life Insurance Company\nEmployee Performance  \n     Top 10%  Top 25%   Average Cannot Judge\nOrganization √   \nSoundness of Judgment√  \nVerbal Communication Ability√    \nWriting Ability          √  \nCompetence In Chosen Field√   Motivation to Succeed √ \nCreativity or Research Potential√\nWork Habits √   \nEmotional Stability √  Professional Behavior √  Interpersonal Relationships  √  \n\nJay is an innovative self-starter, who rarely needs supervision. He is punctual and typically exceeds expectations.  He handles pressure well, and will voluntarily work overtime to meet a deadline.  For example, we received a last minute approval from senior management to proceed with automation in underwriting, including critical user documentation.  Jay not only made the extremely tight deadline, but beat it; yet he still produced stellar, technically-accurate, standard product specifications.  New Business, Underwriting, Sales, train
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You've gotten some good advice so far, but I wanted to add this to your list: www.wordtechs.com. These guys helped me with my resume and it had some tricky problems, too. Only cost me a few dollars, and it was done in a couple of days. They could at least offer you good advice.\n\nGood luck!\n~Tia~
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Actually, your cover letter is the e-mail body itself, the resume is just the attachment. State exactly what you would in a cover letter in your e-mail.