Cover Letters For Dummies
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (934 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470402210 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 312 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. Joyce Lain Kennedy is a nationally syndicated careers columnist appearing in newspapers and on Web sites across the country. The author of seven career management books, she has more than 30 years of experience in the career field
From the Back CoverNow completely updated for online and on-paper job search — the only guide to new-style letters that get you in the doorGo beyond the classic cover letter! Whether you're a new or experienced job hunter, this guide offers you fresh ideas for crafting a wide variety of engaging cover letters and innovative career marketing documents. You'll see how to stand out in today's fierce job market with savvier, higher-impact messages that cut through the competition.Realize the clout of your cover letter — discover the surprising role your document plays in a successful job searchBuild your marketing arsenal — from e-mail cover notes and resume combo letters, to online
The verdict’s in. Especially in a shaky job market. This completely revised and updated 3rd Edition of Cover Letters For Dummies brings you all this — plus over 200 great new samples by 62 successful professional cover letter/resume writers. Cover letters are alive and sell! When they’re written right, that is. You’ve probably suspected that passive and sleepy cover letters merely hugging resumes won’t get you where you want to go. To stand out in today’s sea of qualified job seekers, learn to craft riveting new breeds of cover letters, create vibrant images online, and discover sensational self-m
Good information on an important topic David J. Jensen A cover letter is often your first contact with a potential employer. Joyce Lain kennedy offers some great advice and information about this valuable piece of a resume package. Excellent work! -David Jensen. Too personal, not enough professional As a reviewer pointed out, the book is full of extraneous information and lean towards the personal side. It goes into sending audio clips along with cover letters in addition to attaching "job fair" letters and "prospect" letters, none of which I have heard of. The examples are way too personal and you will see that for most of the advice,there often are common exceptions and departures that should be included in the book. Ther. Great cover letter examples! D. Montgomery Cover Letters for Dummies is a powerful and easy to read resource! Most employers are now requesting applicants to submit a cover letter along with their resumes. For those individuals who struggled to write resumes and don't know where to begin with writing a cover letter, this is the book for you. It gives you step-by-step instructions to writing an impressive cover letter. Plus, it has tons of useful samples to review.