Cover letter magic
Subtitle: trade secrets of professional resume writers
By: Wendy S. Enelow and Louise M. Kursmark
Contributors: Kursmark, Louise
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: JIST Works
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Indianapolis, IN
Language: eng
Number of pages: 443
ISBN-13: 9781593577353
Description: Your cover letter is an employer's first impression of you. Learn simple, step-by-step techniques that will make your cover letter stand out from the competition.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Creating and distributing your cover letters. Cover letter formats and types for every situation ; Preparing to write ; Writing your cover letters ; The anatomy of a winning electronic cover letter (plus electronic resume tips) ; Cover letter presentation ; Answers to common cover letter questions; title: and tips to help you beat the odds; title: Sample cover letters. Before-and-after cover letter transformations ; Winning cover letters for blue-collar and trades positions ; Winning cover letters for young professionals/new graduates ; Winning cover letters for mid-career professionals ; Winning cover letters for senior managers and executives ; Winning cover letters for technical and scientific professionals ; Winning cover letters for career changers; title: The total job search: thank-you letters, recruiters, and resumes. Winning thank-you letters ; Cover letter tips and techniques from recruiters ; Next-generation job search letters ; Winning resume strategies ; Strategies, tips, and techniques to recession-proof your career; title: Appendixes. Using keywords to win in your job search ; Action verbs for cover letters ; Recommended job search and career web sites.