Dynamic Cover Letters for New Graduates -- The Book

Dynamic Cover Letters for New Graduates: How to write a dazzling cover letter that will get your resume read, get you an interview, and get you a great first job!

Dynamic Cover Letters for New Grads Book Cover

The perfect job-hunting book for new college grads!

by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.

Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 0-89815-984-9

Cover Letter Tutorial:

Dynamic Cover Letters Tutorial For Developing a Stunningly Effective Cover Letter.

Because our books are out of print, this recently revised tutorial condenses and highlights some of the most important points from our Dynamic Cover Letter Books, and is a comprehensive guide, with more than 100 pages of expert information and examples -- and is a useful tool for all job-seekers.

If you are looking for cover letter samples, including samples for college students and new grads in the most popular majors, you should follow this link for a large selection of dynamic cover letter samples.

About the Book

Sadly, this book is out of print, but if you can find a copy...

Whether you were a super student or a couch potato, this fun, easy-to-read book will show you how to:

Relate Your College Experience to the Job

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Spin Your Skills

You weren't a waitress -- you were a customer-service specialist. This book shows you how to make even the most mundane experience seem applicable to your post-college career.

Accentuate the Positive

New college grads often sell themselves short: Avoid common errors and learn how to sound strong, positive, and confident in your letter.

Close the Sale!

Too often excellent cover letters -- specially those from new grads -- fall apart because the writer fails to "close the sale." One simple strategy increases your chances of winning a interview. This book lets you in on that strategy.

Packed with hints, real-life examples, and loads of letters, this is the book that will help you write a truly dynamic cover letter, get your resume read, and get you that first great job.

All for a reasonable $9.95

Comments from Career Professionals:

"The cover letter book for new graduates. I highly recommend it."

--Bill Felty, president, The National Association for Job-Search Training

"What a fantastic resource! For its sound, practical advice, creative examples, and thoughtful narrative, Dynamic Cover Letters for New Graduates should be required reading for all seniors preparing to enter today's workplace."

--C. Beyan Kempton, program director, Career Center, University of Maryland

"Students are always asking me for a good reference book on job-search business correspondence. Few books are as comprehensive and easy-to-read as Hansen's. Her straight-forward, no-nonsense do's-and-don'ts approach makes this dynamic collection of sample job search letters the smart choice for any new graduate."

--Rachel Seff, director, Career Services Center, University of Houston College of Business Administration

"A graduate's great resume simply must have a great cover letter attached. Katharine Hansen tells you exactly how to do it, and offers creative strategies plus excellent examples of efffective cover letters. (P.S. You don't have to be a graduate to benefit from this book.)"

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Ordering Information

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Introduction

Part One: The Cover Letter's Role in a New Graduate's Job Search Securing the Interview

Using the Cover Letter to Differentiate Yourself from More Experienced Job-Seekers
Your Unique Selling Proposition
The PEP (Profitability; Efficiency; Productivity) Formula
Quantify and Exemplify
The Three Types of Cover Letters
Cover Letter Structure
The Three Most Common Cover Letter Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
How to Make the Employer Sit Up and Take Notice
The Academic Frame of Reference: Don't Let It Overwhelm Your Letter
What To Include-and What Not To
Writing and Editing with Finesse
Standard Business Letter Format
Packaging and Mailing

Part Two: The Top Ten Ways New Grads Can Write Can't-Miss, Dynamic Cover Letters

Making the Most of Your College Experience
Emphasizing Your Transferable Work Experience and Skills
Crafting Enticing Openers
Accentuating the Positive
Closing the Sale with a Proactive Final Paragraph
Emphasizing What You Can Do for the Employer
Demonstrating Knowledge of the Company and Industry
Tailoring Your Letter to a Want Ad
Networking Your Way to Irresistible Cover Letters
Sharpening Your Focus

Part Three: Sample Letters for Special Situations

Internships, Externships, and Summer Jobs
Informational Interviews
Letters to Your College Career Placement Office
Letters to Recruiters Coming to Your Campus
Letters Sent Without Resumes
Follow-Up Letters:

The All-Important Thank-You Letter
Following MP After Rejection
The What-Did-I-Do-Wrong Letter
Letter to Accept a Job Offer
Letter to Decline an Offer
Graduate School Application Letters

Part Four: Sending Your Cover Letter Into Cyberspace: The Internet Job Hunt Six Ways to Use Your Cover Letter on the Internet:

Take Advantage of Resume Databases
Respond to Online Ads
Use the ResumePATH Web Site
Create Your Own Web Page
Respond to Print Ads with E-mail
Post Your Cover Letter to a Usenet Newsgroup

Part Five: Sample Letters for New Grads Seeking Today's Hottest Jobs

English
Foreign Languages
Philosophy
Psychology
Sociology
History
Political Science
Geography
Visual Arts
Graphic Design
Performing Arts
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Biology
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Agricultural Science
Math
Physics
Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Health
Exercise Science
Computer Science
Management Information Systems
Information Technology
Business
International Business
Management
Marketing
Finance
Accounting
Public Relations
Communications
Hospitality

Part Six: Letters for Graduate and Professional School Grads

Letters for Law School Graduates
Letters for Graduates of Other Professional and Graduate Schools

Resources

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Quintessential Careers

For the coolest and latest information about cover letters, resumes, interviewing, salary negotiation, and ALL aspects of job-hunting and career development...and now award-winning... Quintessential Careers -- visited by millions of job-seekers monthly.

This site has all the tools needed for a successful career, college, or job search, including:

Expert advice about cover letters and resumes
Original articles and tutorials on all aspects of careers and jobs
Step-by-step guide to job-hunting on the Internet
Test and quizzes on all aspects of job-hunting
A free career and job-hunting newsletter, QuintZine. Subscribe now!
Self-marketing preparation before starting the job-hunt
Special sections for teens, college students, and all job-seekers
Links to key job and career Web resources
Links to hundreds of Web sites that have job listings

And if you're looking for advice about how to use the Internet in your job search, you need to visit our newly created Guides to Job-Hunting on the Internet.

For specific cover letter resources, we have also created the Dynamic Cover Letters Cover Letter Resources Guide.

Finally, if you're stumped on how cover letters fit into your job-hunt, you better check out these Ten Most Commonly Asked Questions About Cover Letters.

Other Book Projects

Drs. Katharine and Randall Hansen are involved in a number of other books projects. For a current list of our books, please go to this page on Quintessential Careers: Quintessential Careers Books.

Maximize your career and job-search knowledge and skills! Take advantage of The Quintessential Careers Content Index, which enables site visitors to locate articles, tutorials, quizzes, and worksheets in 35 career, college, job-search topic areas.

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