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Content: use HTML Edit Content <h1 style="text-align: center;">how to write an effective cover letter</h1> <h2>[WHAT]</h2> <ol> <li>] we take a look as several "how to write a great cover letter" articles/guides and review what each had to say about the subject, what is the same in each article, what is different</li> </ol> <h2>[WHY]</h2> <ol> <li>]&nbsp;</li> </ol> <h2>[WHERE]</h2> <ol> <li>]</li> </ol> <h2>[WHEN]</h2> <ol> <li>]</li> </ol> <h2>[EXAMPLE]</h2> <ol> <li>]</li> </ol> <h2>[HOW-TO]</h2> <ol> <li><strong>] length -</strong></li> <ol> <li>] breif, 3 paragraphs seems to be the most commonly suggest length</li> </ol> <li><strong>] format -</strong></li> <ol> <li>] <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">doc</span>, <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">pdf</span>, text</li> <li>] address to: someone ? no one</li> </ol> <li><strong>] no repeat</strong></li> <ol> <li>] resume - dont rehash your resume in your cover letter</li> </ol> <li><strong>] and the obvious -</strong>&nbsp;</li> <ol> <li>] spellcheck, grammar, proofread, a second set of eyes, feedback</li> </ol></ol> <h2>[REFERENCE]</h2> <ol> <li>]&nbsp;<a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/sethporges/2012/08/29/6-secrets-to-writing-a-great-cover-letter/">http://www.forbes.com/sites/sethporges/2012/08/29/6-secrets-to-writing-a-great-cover-letter/</a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;</li> <ol> <li>] dont repeat your resume -</li> <li>] keep it short</li> <ol> <li>3 paragraphs -</li> </ol> <li>] address nobody -</li> <li>] send as <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">doc</span>, pdf -&nbsp;</li> <li>] never use the phrase ... -</li> <li>] close strong&nbsp;</li> <li>+ obvious = spell check, grammar</li> </ol> <li>]&nbsp;<a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverletters/a/aa030401a.htm">http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverletters/a/aa030401a.htm</a>&nbsp;</li> <ol> <li>] addresses cover letter types(application, prospecting, networking), and format()</li> <li>] has examples</li> <li>] short on creative tips or suggestions, bland</li> </ol> <li>]&nbsp;<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/the-new-rules-of-the-modern-cover-letter-2013-10">http://www.businessinsider.com/the-new-rules-of-the-modern-cover-letter-2013-10</a>&nbsp;by Alison Griswold 2013-10-10</li> <ol> <li>] short&nbsp;</li> <ol> <li>3 paragraphs</li> </ol> <li>] hook your readers interest in first sentence</li> <li>] pick 2/3 skills requested and demonstrate that you have them</li> <li>] use numbers/stats to back up your claims</li> <li>] dont rehash your resume</li> <li>] address your c/l directly to the hiring manager / recruiter</li> <li>] customize the tone to the company</li> <li>] proofread, get a second set of eyes&nbsp;</li> </ol> <li>]&nbsp;<a href="http://learn.linkedin.com/jobseeker/page-how-to-write-cover-letter.html">http://learn.linkedin.com/jobseeker/page-how-to-write-cover-letter.html</a>&nbsp;by: ? date: ?</li> <ol> <li>] personalize -&nbsp;</li> <li>] use language from the job listing -&nbsp;</li> <li>] research the company and the market -&nbsp;</li> <li>] state why you want the job -&nbsp;</li> <li>] keep it breif -&nbsp;</li> <li>] get feedback and proofread -&nbsp;</li> </ol> <li>]&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/3016727/leadership-now/dont-be-boring-how-to-write-a-cover-letter-that-can-get-you-the-job">http://www.fastcompany.com/3016727/leadership-now/dont-be-boring-how-to-write-a-cover-letter-that-can-get-you-the-job</a></li> <ol> <li>]&nbsp;</li> </ol> <li><strong>] CHECK OUT cover letter builder &nbsp;- web service to help you generate a cover letter</strong></li> <ol> <li>] http://www.cover-letter-now.com/</li> </ol></ol>