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| Genre/Form: | Handbooks, manuals, etc |
|---|---|
| Material Type: | Internet resource |
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Wendy S Enelow; Arnold G Boldt |
| ISBN: | 1564149064 9781564149060 |
| OCLC Number: | 70407670 |
| Notes: | Includes index. |
| Description: | 240 p. ; 26 cm. |
| Contents: | Introduction -- ch. 1. Simple truths about cover letters -- The 6 simple truths about cover letter writing -- Truth #1. Effective cover letters contain 10 key components -- Truth #2. Cover letter writing is sales -- Truth #3. Cover letter writing is all about strategy -- Truth #4. Targeted letters work best -- Truth #5. The cover letter must match the resume -- Truth #6. Each circumstance presents its own challenges -- ch. 2. Simple truths about cover letter formatting and design -- The 4 simple truths about cover letter formatting and design -- Truth #1. Effective cover letter contain 10 key components -- Truth #2. Simple designs work best -- Truth #3. Bullet-format letters highlight your skills and achievements -- Truth #4. Paragraph-format letters tell your career stories -- 10 Critical mistakes to avoid -- ch. 3. Simple truths about writing your cover letters -- The 5 simple truths about cover letter writing -- Truth #1. Key components are essential for success -- Truth #2. It's all about positioning -- Truth #3. There are 5 basic types of cover letters -- Truth #4. You don't have top write in order -- Truth #5 The language should be different than in your resume -- Streamlining your writing process -- ch. 4. Simple truths about electronic cover letters -- E-letters work in today's e-search environment -- Capture your reader with the subject line E-mail letters are different than traditional cover letters -- Creating and using ASCII Text files -- Sending your cover letter as an e-mail attachment -- Preparing your files for transmission -- Scannable cover letters -- Avoid these critical mistakes when preparing your e-cover letters -- ch. 5. Cover letters for accounting, banking and finance careers -- Success factors #1-4 -- Keywords and keyword phrases -- Sample cover letters -- ch. 6. Cover letters for administrative and clerical careers -- Success factors #1-4 -- Keywords and keyword phrases -- Sample cover letters -- ch. 7. Cover letters for government careers -- Success factors #1-4 -- Keywords and keyword phrases -- Sample cover letters -- ch. 8. Cover letters for health care and social service careers -- Success factors #1-4 -- Keywords and keyword phrases -- Sample cover letters -- ch. 9. Cover letters for hospitality and food service careers -- Success factors #1-4 -- Keywords and keyword phrases -- Sample cover letters -- ch. 10. Cover letters for human resources & training careers -- Success factors #1-4 -- Keywords and keyword phrases -- Sample cover letters -- ch. 11. Cover letters for law enforcement and legal careers -- Success factors #1-4 -- Keywords and keyword phrases -- Sample cover letters -- ch. 12. Cover letters for manufacturing and operations careers -- Success factors #1-4 -- Keywords and keyword phrases -- Sample cover letters -- ch. 13. Cover letters for sales, marketing and customer service careers -- Success factors #1-4 -- Keywords and keyword phrases -- Sample cover letters -- ch. 14. Cover letters for skilled trades careers -- Success factors #1-4 -- Keywords and keyword phrases -- Sample cover letters -- ch. 15. Cover letters for teaching and education careers -- Success factors #1-4 -- Keywords and keyword phrases -- Sample cover letters -- ch. 16. Cover letters for technology, science and engineering careers -- Success factors #1-4 -- Keywords and keyword phrases -- Sample cover letters -- appendix A. Cover letter writing worksheet -- appendix B. Professional keyword list -- appendix C. List of contributors -- Index -- About the authors. |
| Responsibility: | Wendy S. Enelow, Arnold G. Boldt. |
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Abstract:
Discusses the elements of a good cover letter, explaining how to write one that gets attention, and provides approximately one hundred samples, arranged by industry.
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