Quintessential Careers Press:
Surefire Resumes for New Graduates and Other Entry-Level Candidates
Chapter 8: Putting It All Together: Worksheets to Develop Your Resume and Cover Letter
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Is it specific? Have you spelled out what kind of job you're
looking for?
See this page
of our Cover Letter Tutorial and our article,
Cover Letter Success is All About Specifics.
If it's in response to an ad, does the letter speak to the
requirements of the position? See this page,
as well as this page, of our Cover Letter
Tutorial.
Have you told the employer what you can do for the company rather
than what the company can do for you?
See this page
of our Cover Letter Tutorial.
Have you requested action and told the employer you'll call for an
appointment? See this page
of our Cover Letter Tutorial.
Have you used caution with "willing to learn" statements so the
employer isn't reminded of training time and expenses?
See this page of our Cover Letter Tutorial.
Have you avoided pleading for favors or sounding desperate and
"willing to do anything?" See this page
of our Cover Letter Tutorial.
If you're a recent grad, have you avoided over reliance on an
academic frame of reference?
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