201 Killer Cover Letters

Name: 201 Killer Cover Letters
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ISBN: 9780071413299

ISBN-10: 0071413294

ISBN-13: 9780071413299

Edition: 2nd 2003 (Revised)

Authors: Sandra Podesta, Andrea Paxton

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Crafting cover letters is the toughest part of the job-search process for many people. This book contains 201 great cover letters that will make it easy for you to play up your strengths, downplay your weaknesses, and stand out from a crowd. Included are cover letters for every occasion.

Book details

List price: $17.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication date: 4/23/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English



Introduction


Acknowledgments


How to Use This Book and CD-ROM


Jobhunting in Today's New World


A Personal Note from the Author


The Top Ten Rules for Writing Killer Cover Letters


The Basic Do's and Don'ts for Cover Letters and All Your Jobhunting Correspondence


How to Identify and Sell Your Strengths


How to Identify Your Unique Skills and Talents and What They Offer Your Next Employer


Worksheets 3-1, 3-2, and 3-3


Sample Constructions


The Networking Letter


The Advantages of Networking


Letter Outline


Sample Letters


The Ad Response/Resume Cover Letter


How to Create a Letter That Sets You Apart from Your Competition


Letter Outline


Killer Openings and Closings


How to Respond to Salary Queries


Sample Letters


The Follow-Up Letter


How Follow-Up Letters Differ from Thank-You Letters


Letter Outline


Killer Openings and Closings


Sample Letters


The Thank-You Letter


When to Send a Thank-You Letter


Letter Outline


Sample Letters


The Make Something Happen Letter


How to Jumpstart a Stalled Candidacy


Letter Outline


Sample Letters


Additional Jobhunting Letters


Reference Request Letters


Meeting Confirmation Letters


Letters for Negotiating, Accepting, and Rejecting a Job Offer


Letters of Resignation


Sample Letters


Killer Resources


Words and Phrases to Avoid and What to Use Instead


The Cover Letter Checklist


Index of Letters That Address Specific Issues


Index of Letters by Industry and Job Title


Alphabetical Listing of Letters