The sales job of your dreams may seem to be in a galaxy far, far away. In reality, it is just a matter of having the gumption to explore new spaces and apply universal concepts. The combination of these two spectacular techniques can come together at the speed of light to create one Big Bang – in the form of a sales cover letter. The sales cover letter is the first important aspect of your mission – to find a stellar position with potential for growth. Don’t let your…

When a vacancy for a certain job is posted, it is expected to attract a number of applicants. Among these applicants, more than half will surely be qualified for the position. Just like you, their goal is also to be hired. So aside from the resume that you submit in applying for the job, the cover letter is also attached.

The cover letter is usually a one-page letter that is written to invite the employer to read on to your resume. For a busy employer who had been hectic…

When you are seeking for a job, the first thing that comes in to your mind is to write your resume. However, you should also think for the “second thing” which is your cover letter that is also known as your application letter.

Some job recruiters or employers ask for your cover letter together with your resume; while others don’t. Whatever the case may be, it is still an ethical and a professional attitude to write your cover letter. Why? Your cover letter is the front-page of your resume.…

The Internet has made life easy for everyone. It has allowed job seekers to look for job openings quickly, so that you can find all the listings you want with a single click of the mouse button. It has given work-at-home people the chance to earn money, what with telecommuting. E-mail has turned the world into a paperless mailroom, and has made job finding and employment almost hassle-free.

This ease, however, has made life too easy for the job seeker, so that many things can be taken for granted.…

The template that I am using says “Dear _____,” to begin. I could leave this off but it seems informal and like I am mass emailing facilities to get a job.

Most of the places I am applying to say to send a resume to an email address, so I don’t know the hiring person’s name. Should I just put Dear HR or Attention: HR or something?

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With the advent of the internet many of the rules changed when applying for a job. While it used to be common to mail or fax your cover letter and resume, now the preferred method is email, or through an online job service such as HotJobs of http://Monster.com.

There are still times when a company will accept paper resumes and cover letters. When this option is available, consider faxing the information. Although email is still the quickest and most convenient route, it also makes…

So you want to write the best cover letter you can to impress your potential employer? Good! Cover letters are an essential part of job seeking and a sub-par letter can doom your efforts to failure. While there are many cover letter tips the main tip you need to know is this:

Do not do a general cover letter!

Cover letters are supposed to be an introduction and promotion of yourself for a specific job with a specific company. To make a cover letter you just slap onto every…

When you apply for a job, you have one chance and one chance only to capture your prospective employer’s attention. In most cases, this is done using a cover letter. You should create a cover letter for jobs that you apply for via a resume. A well-written application letter is your foot in the door. It is your chance to show what you are made of and why you should get the job. Most importantly, it needs to capture the reader’s attention and leave them with something to remember.…

Most people lose a job before they get into the door because they don’t understand what a cover letter does for them. The cover letter that accompanies a resume is your first impression to any employer.

It’s essential you understand what a cover letter does and how it can make a potential employer take notice or just dump it. The cover letter introduces you and highlights your job qualifications. The more you can show how your skills match, the easier it is for the potential employer to look at…

………………………………………………………………… Lauren Sandwich
……………………………………………………………….. 262 XXXXX Road
………………………………………………………. Somewhere, GA XXXXX
……………………………………………………………….. (XXX) XXX-XXXX
………………………………………………….. laurensandwich@yahoo.com

Dear Ms. Beverly,

I am interested in film, television, and commercial representation through your agency.

Recently I have been involved in a community production of The Music Man as Zaneeta Shinn and intensive on camera classes instructed by Michael McLendon at Epiphani, Inc.

Enclosed are my comp card and resume. I hope that we will be in touch in the near future. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

Lauren…