| Introduction | p. vi |
| The Cover Letter Is How It All Starts | p. vi |
| How This Book Is Organized | p. viii |
| The Purpose and Objectives of a Cover Letter | p. x |
| The Importance of Cover Letters in Your Winning Job Search Campaign | p. xiii |
| The Rules: There Aren't Any! | p. xiv |
| Creating and Distributing Your Cover Letters | p. 1 |
| Cover Letter Formats and Types for Every Situation | p. 3 |
| Cover Letter Formats | p. 5 |
| The 10 Types of Cover Letters | p. 9 |
| Preparing to Write | p. 43 |
| Six Steps to Better Cover Letters | p. 43 |
| Identify Your Key Selling Points | p. 44 |
| Writing Your Cover Letters | p. 67 |
| Pre-Plan | p. 68 |
| Write the Opening Paragraph | p. 71 |
| Write the Body | p. 94 |
| Write the Closing | p. 97 |
| Polish, Proofread, and Finalize | p. 110 |
| The Anatomy of a Winning Electronic Cover Letter (Plus Electronic Resume Tips) | p. 117 |
| Electronic Cover Letters | p. 118 |
| Electronic and Scannable Resumes | p. 123 |
| Cover Letter Presentation | p. 127 |
| Developing Winning Visual Presentations | p. 127 |
| Design Considerations | p. 128 |
| Answers to Common Cover Letter Questions-and Tips to Help You Beat the Odds | p. 137 |
| Frequently Asked Cover Letter and Resume Questions | p. 138 |
| Using Your PC in Your Job Search | p. 147 |
| Distributing Your Resumes and Cover Letters | p. 152 |
| Managing the Paperwork and the Job Search Process | p. 156 |
| Sample Cover Letters | p. 161 |
| Before-and-After Cover Letter Transformations | p. 163 |
| How to Use the Samples | p. 164 |
| Winning Cover Letters for Blue-Collar and Trades Positions | p. 179 |
| Top 5 Cover Letter-Writing Tips for Blue-Collar and Trades Positions | p. 179 |
| Winning Cover Letters for Young Professionals/New Graduates | p. 187 |
| Top 5 Cover Letter-Writing Tips for Young Professionals/New Graduates | p. 187 |
| Winning Cover Letters for Mid-Career Professionals | p. 209 |
| Top 5 Cover Letter-Writing Tips for Mid-Career Professionals | p. 209 |
| Winning Cover Letters for Senior Managers and Executives | p. 235 |
| Top 5 Cover Letter-Writing Tips for Senior Managers and Executives | p. 235 |
| Winning Coyer Letters for Technical and Scientific Professionals | p. 257 |
| Top 5 Cover Letter-Writing Tips for Technical and Scientific Professionals | p. 257 |
| Winning Cover Letters for Career Changers | p. 271 |
| Top 5 Cover Letter-Writing Tips for Career Changers | p. 271 |
| The Total Job Search:Thank-You Letters, Recruiters, and Resumes | p. 285 |
| Winning Thank-You Letters | p. 287 |
| How Thank-You Letters Can Help You Land a Job | p. 289 |
| Frequently Asked Questions About Thank-You Letters | p. 292 |
| Thank-You Letter Checklist | p. 293 |
| One Final Recommendation | p. 294 |
| Sample Thank-You Letters | p. 294 |
| Cover Letter Tips and Techniques from Recruiters | p. 299 |
| Advice from the Recruiters | p. 299 |
| Key Points to Remember | p. 311 |
| Next-Generation Job Search Letters | p. 313 |
| High-Impact Networking Letters | p. 314 |
| Personal Branding Letters | p. 318 |
| Reconnecting Letters | p. 323 |
| Career-Update Letters | p. 326 |
| Winning Resume Strategies | p. 331 |
| Resume Strategy | p. 332 |
| Resume Writing | p. 336 |
| Resume Presentation | p. 344 |
| Recommended Resume Formats | p. 346 |
| Magical Tips on Resume Writing | p. 364 |
| Appendixes | p. 369 |
| Using Keywords to Win in Your Job Search | p. 371 |
| Action Verbs for Cover Letters | p. 391 |
| Recommended Job Search and Career Web Sites | p. 393 |
| Index of Contributors | p. 403 |
| Index | p. 410 |
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