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how to write an effective cover letter

[WHAT]

  1. ] 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

[WHY]

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[WHERE]

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[WHEN]

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[EXAMPLE]

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[HOW-TO]

  1. ] length -
    1. ] breif, 3 paragraphs seems to be the most commonly suggest length
  2. ] format -
    1. ] doc, pdf, text
    2. ] address to: someone ? no one
  3. ] no repeat
    1. ] resume - dont rehash your resume in your cover letter
  4. ] and the obvious - 
    1. ] spellcheck, grammar, proofread, a second set of eyes, feedback

[REFERENCE]

  1. ] http://www.forbes.com/sites/sethporges/2012/08/29/6-secrets-to-writing-a-great-cover-letter/ by 
    1. ] dont repeat your resume -
    2. ] keep it short
      1. 3 paragraphs -
    3. ] address nobody -
    4. ] send as doc, pdf - 
    5. ] never use the phrase ... -
    6. ] close strong 
    7. + obvious = spell check, grammar
  2. ] http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverletters/a/aa030401a.htm 
    1. ] addresses cover letter types(application, prospecting, networking), and format()
    2. ] has examples
    3. ] short on creative tips or suggestions, bland
  3. ] http://www.businessinsider.com/the-new-rules-of-the-modern-cover-letter-2013-10 by Alison Griswold 2013-10-10
    1. ] short 
      1. 3 paragraphs
    2. ] hook your readers interest in first sentence
    3. ] pick 2/3 skills requested and demonstrate that you have them
    4. ] use numbers/stats to back up your claims
    5. ] dont rehash your resume
    6. ] address your c/l directly to the hiring manager / recruiter
    7. ] customize the tone to the company
    8. ] proofread, get a second set of eyes 
  4. ] http://learn.linkedin.com/jobseeker/page-how-to-write-cover-letter.html by: ? date: ?
    1. ] personalize - 
    2. ] use language from the job listing - 
    3. ] research the company and the market - 
    4. ] state why you want the job - 
    5. ] keep it breif - 
    6. ] get feedback and proofread - 
  5. ] http://www.fastcompany.com/3016727/leadership-now/dont-be-boring-how-to-write-a-cover-letter-that-can-get-you-the-job
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  6. ] CHECK OUT cover letter builder  - web service to help you generate a cover letter
    1. ] http://www.cover-letter-now.com/
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