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Posted by: Maxine Russell
It would be nice to give an example of what a perfect cover letter should be.
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Posted by: Sharon Stewart
I would like to see a few examples of an "attention grabbing" openings for cover letters. Thank you
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Posted by: Juan A. Hernandez
For people who use a standard cover letter format, what have you no IMAGINATION?! I believe that a cover letter speaks volumes about who you are and you're style. Just be aware, don't use the word "I", too many times. No sample cover letters, every job is different and demands individual attention! Tips help to fine tune!
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Posted by: Kimberly
I should give the tips a try. ?I have to admit that I've been using a standard cover letter to accompany my resume. ?I'll send out a few personalized letters and provide an update as to the usefulness of personalization with regard to gaining employment. ?Thanks again,Kimberly
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Posted by: MissBee
I have written many cover letters and got tired of writting them. Companies normally have a large questionnaire that is used to weed out people who are not qualified, or least qualified. In a case like this, I would not bother writing a cover letter, specially if your candidacy is weak. I am finding that companies are looking for very specific skills and only those who have them will be considered. The other option is to network, and try to bypass HR - directly into the hiring manager or someone in the company. At a time when most of us are trying to use transferable skills, it is harder than ever to find a job. It is almost as though we have to stay in the same hateful type of job we had previously. Employers need to realize that people may be trying to find a slightly different line of work and would like an opportunity to learn something new. Not everyone who is unemployed was laid off. Most of us disliked with passion the line of work we were doing. This is why employees do not stay at their jobs long term. So as for cover letters, I was told they are only read if the resume is chosen as a qualifier. If this is not true please let us know.
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Posted by: judy
Please, please send us some examples of good cover letters.
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Posted by: bhisham kumar
i am electrical enginer with multi national company fertilizer company work as electrical enigneer inspaection department, electrical mainatanance engineer, on gas terbine,preventive maintanance transformenrs motors and all kinds of equipments safety department, work at civildepartment, work at fabrication workshop vessel oil and water tanks, cleaning/ inspection of vessel etc
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Posted by: Annettea J.
example...
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Posted by: Jacqueline M.
I’d just like to echo what everyone else is asking – is there an sample cover letter you could show?
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Posted by: Rick
The biggest thing I have is individual letters to each company - thus having writer's block. Looks like this article suffers from the same thing - no sample cover letter to back up the good suggestions.
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Posted by: Sheila M.
Your article was very helpful. If you could, like some others mentioned, add some examples of opening sentences and/or a cover letter. Thank you for all your help.
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Posted by: Thea
I was unimpressed with the information given in the article-there was nothing specific TO do, however, I thought GlenP's advice about focusing on the bottom line was a great thing and I am going to talk about how my experience means the learning curve is shorter 9 less training cost) and that I want to stay in a position long term (which cuts potential turn over cost) I know we can't use form letter but examples of creativity in the letter would have been great.
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Posted by: Kristi
Those sound like great suggestions. Can you provide a sample cover letter or tell me where to find one?
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Posted by: Michelle McBay
Yes...where can one go for examples! I have read plenty of great do's and don'ts, but really would like key words, starter sentences, phrases...etc. Anyone willing to share?
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Posted by: Susan Boyes
Everyone is asking the same question. How about some examples!? Is it still proper to use "Dear Ladies and Gentlemen," "To whom it may concern," Dear Sir or Madam,"? Never start out with "I" (am just what you need!) Please don't tell me we've lost all manners, and allow "Yo!,dude, whatsup"!
Just a few simple samples would be especially helpful to those new to the job market, and those re-entering after several years of being at home. Thank you for your time.
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Posted by: tom
What can I do if no name is posted in the job announcment to direct the cover letter to? What are you supposed to put in it's place?
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Posted by: Michael Toole
I agree with every one. Not every one knows how to do a cover letter or even knows how to create one.
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Posted by: Malik
Would you be kind enough to refer me to some good sample cover letters?
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Posted by: sheila k-s.
I'm adding another request for samples of cover letters. Thanks.
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Posted by: Harlevy
The cover letter is an important and powerful tool between the seeker and the employer, the interface and the first opportunities for a interview
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Posted by: Chien-sheng T.
Examples of good cover letters or opening lines would be helpful. This seems like a come-on to purchase something--a teaser to get one to buy.
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Posted by: Walter H.
Do you have sample cover letters available? I sure would like to view a couple of them. Thank you very much.
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Posted by: Rick D.
Please send me and example of a good cover letter or a template of a good cover letter
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Posted by: Elizabeth G.
I need a example on how to write a cover page for my resume. I have plenty of experiences in Data Processing and Computer Operation and completed a training course in medical coding and billing. I just siimply need to work at a hospital using my skills. I am looking for advice on how to write a cover page for my resume. Thank-you.
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Posted by: Kevin Perfect
It would be a big help to see valid and impressive cover letter examples. If I have something to look at it would be much easier to complete mine.
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Posted by: cynthia gatlin
I agree with the others. Please give us examples of opening sentences that 'grab' the attention of the reader.
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Posted by: Michael Cirbus
I'm not going to be the 100th person to ask for an example...but lets see some crummy cover letters to see specifically what NOT to do!
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Posted by: Nancy Holub
These are things I know but I am still waiting for that great cover letter that I can change to my own personality. What you are offering here is a don't do and nothing to show what I can do.
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Posted by: Steven Stevenson
I have been out for 2 years. I think I will try some reverse thinking like putting something out on the curb and placing a sign saying "do not steal this". It will disappear. Start with "PLEASE DO NOT READ THIS COVER LETTER"! just to get the attention. Gotta try something
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Posted by: Ancy Mathew
Very good tips for the cover letter. Can I get help for getting a good cover letter.
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Posted by: Maria Chacon
A good example of a cover letter would be helpful
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Posted by: Sal Ferraro
I agree with the rest of the population good sample or two would be great. Thanks, Sal
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Posted by: Thomas LoBianco
In many cases, "To Whom" the cover and resume are going is not stated... What then?
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Posted by: Bruce
The five tips are great. However, without a couple of concrete samples of letters employing these suggestions, it is hard to truly get real value out of the comments. Might you please provide samples of what are deemed to be good, eye catching cover letters? Thank you.
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Posted by: Phillps BAKARE
Thank for this information. Can you please give one or two examples or give some introductory words for the cover letter?
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Posted by: Geraldine P.
Thanks for the information, it would be a big help, can you give examples? if so, it would be appreciated, thank you.
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Posted by: Jeffrey A.
Please give examples. It would be a great help. Thanks
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Posted by: loid
Thanks for the tips but a sample cover letter is greatly appreciated
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Posted by: Joan S.
A few examples of a Cover Letters would be greatly appreciated.
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Posted by: Mel C
Please may you forward to me at least 2/3 examples of good and powerful resumes that i can view. Thank you.
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Posted by: Betty V.
The information is very helpful but you have any cover letter example that I can see?
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Posted by: Aileen Cordette
I would love to see a sample of a cover letter.
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Posted by: Alicia A.
Thank you for the info. It is clearly understood to be specific for the job qualification I'm applying for along with added credentials stated on the resume.
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Posted by: Patricia C.
It is great, it helped me very much. But, would be great to see an example, covering the 5 tips you mentioned
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Posted by: Yvette Johnson
Useful information, but it definitely needs an example to back it up. Thanks.
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Posted by: Bobby Haynes
Thank You
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Posted by: Geraldine
Can you submit an example of a good cover letter that is short and to the point.Jerrie
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Posted by: Nalini Vijayakumar
Great information on cover letters. However, as many have suggested already, an example would be more helpful. Thanks.
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Posted by: Cheryl
This is great and all but some examples of the opening sentence would be helpful. I know that's very important but not sure what's the best way to go about it.
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Posted by: Kathleen Moses
This is great information, an example would help me a lot.
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Posted by: Marc Rodriguez
I like the Tips however I feel the most important thing to mention is " Value Propostion" List 3- things of what you can do for the employer. This will be highly effective and catch the readers eye!
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Posted by: Kim Murphy
Do you have sample cover letters that you can share. I have been creating cover letters for each job but I still do not hear back. Samples might help.Thanks
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Posted by: Alfred Santiago
Is there really a cover letter that captures the attention. I would like to see one after reading for over 2 or 3 hrs. of cover ltrs. and reumes....
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Posted by: Frankie L. Drayton
If you can give just an opening line on how to start a cover letter that may get a recruiter attention!
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Posted by: La Tonya Houpe
Ditto, I really need a sample of a good cover letter. I have a problem getting started...know what i mean?
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Posted by: Aleksandr Krukovskiy
I would like some samples of a good cover letter. Thanks for the information. Your information is valuable!
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Posted by: Mary C
I am with the rest of the pack, a couple of sample cover letters would be great.
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Posted by: Kathleen Feldman
i WOULD LIKE SOME SAMPLES OF A GOOD COVER LETTER.
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Posted by: Theresa Little
How do you address a cover letter when the employer's name is not apparent? Please give examples.
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Posted by: Greg
What a great opportunity you are offering for a (insert position title here). I have all of the talents you are looking for! --- note: this is a sample of an opening paragraph/statement you could use in a cover letter.
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Posted by: shelia humphrey
all interesting information, but could you send me back a sample cover letter to follow. i would really appreciate it very much.thanks
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Posted by: Daniel Edwards
This information will help me tremendously but a copy of a cover letter would do me a world of good. Again thank you.
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Posted by: Keith MacKenzie
A lot of useful information.
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Posted by: Barbara
An example of an effective cover letter would be nice.
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Posted by: Sanjay Dewan
Please provide some examples of good resume, and cover letters. Your information is valuable.
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Posted by: Kate
Any samples?
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Posted by: Kathy Anderson
Nice
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Posted by: Angel Alvarado
Thanks for the information.
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Posted by: Donna Richard
An example of a cover letter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for the information.
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Posted by: H Louis Zammett
Without examples your message will be lost on those who need it most. You have done a good job making people aware of the importance of a cover letter but where is the beef; what would you consider a good cover letter?
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Posted by: Milton Rodriguez
do you have a Cover Letter examples to view and perhaps some ideas that may help the job seekers to write effective cover letters?second question: why include a cover letter?would a well written resume be enough for employers to view or read your objectives?all they care about is: job history, Special Skills, and level of education.the rest is all supporting details describing other requirements. Thank you Milton
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Posted by: Priscilla Price
Can I get some help with my cover letter at no cost?
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Posted by: Prince Gantt
I would also like to see a few examples. Thank you for your time
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Posted by: Laura Paris
Your site is very nice. There are some good ideas in this program that are very helpful. Thanks again... :)
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Posted by: Wanda Drayton
This is great information, please provide some samples.
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Posted by: Sonia Chamblin
Do you a sample cover letter? Please advise.
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Posted by: David Eastman
Like all of you, I get very tired of writing cover letters. I now have perfected what I call the "cover paragraph". Short, sweet and interesting. This recent one for a Brand Manager position got me a call the moment the recruiter read it. If you think about it, there is no more exciting position than a Brand Manager. The Brand Manager gets to play God. Establish the brand. Market the brand. Select the audience to motivate, inspire, inform and influence to admire, love,seek and buy the brand. Compete against other brands and win. Be the brand on every one's list of the best-in-category,the top of the list in SEO searches, the exact 140 characters in a Twitter search, and, the easy purchase in a PayPal account. Take the brand from the company, to the city, to the state, to the nation and to the world. Raise the value of the brand above all others.Make the brand a known, profitable and successful winner. So, these are just a few of the things I can do. Thanks, David Eastman
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Posted by: Carol Pied
Good Information but who do you write a cover letter to when you have no name and can't get one ?I have been told "To Whom It May Concern", "Dear Hiring Manager"," To Department" -what would be your suggestion ?
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Posted by: Roxane Mouchahwar
The information is a little useful.Not very specific on how to write one.
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Posted by: Ben Bamba
Great points you've underlined. I will take that into considerations and apply it to my job hunting. It would be helpful is an example of a good cover letter was added.
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Posted by: sharon
I am amazed that many of the requests in the comments are requests for example cover letters. I believe the first comment in this article was to not use template cover letters, just like all the examples generally available. Perhaps there are benefits when you shine through in your own letter?
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Posted by: Andrea
Sounds like good advise, however, a example would help me a lot.
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Posted by: Michele Whitney
Great advice but can you provide examples of what you are suggesting.
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Posted by: Bunice Wright
I have never done a cover letter before, please send me a copy of what a good cover letter would look like.
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Posted by: Nettie Campbell
Thanks, your information is helpful.
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Posted by: Patsy Herring
Examples of what you are suggesting would be very helpful.
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Posted by: Connie Parker
Great advice but it could be better if there were examples of what you are suggesting.
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Posted by: Delois Dozier
Good advice, but I, too, think that an example or two would be most helpful.
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Posted by: GlenP
The first thing a recruiter is looking for is a reason not to hire you. A cover letter is fine but say in your cover letter, as a sample, the influence that you can bring to a firm or company. That is really what the financial officer has instructed the HR to look for. It is all about the bottom line.
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Posted by: Angelo Liberati
This is an informative article. However, let's say their are 500 sets of cover letters and resumes' for one open position. Will the employer representative, in this example, look at the resumes' only, the cover letters only, or both, in order to widdle down a lot of paper in the form of potential candidates.
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Posted by: Natasha Goldman
This is some good advice but it would be more helpful if we could see an example or two of what you are suggesting.
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Posted by: Todd
This is great advice and I try to follow your suggestions but some times I dont have the time to be job specific as many postings dont give you enough info to go on anyways.
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Posted by: Karline Augustin
Is it possible to provide a good example of a cover letter so that I can get an idea of what you mean by an eye opening statement. Thanks.
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Posted by: Connie Hovda
Could you please provide an example of a good cover letter.
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Posted by: JP
As I understand it, most Hiring Managers don't have the time or inclination to read a Cover Letter. Plus, if the resume is forwarded to others in the organization, chances are the Cover Letter will not be included.
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Posted by: Ron Christy
Read the job description and base your cover letter on it. Point out a couple strong points you have pertaining to the position and let them know what an asset you would be to the company if given the opportunity.
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Posted by: Guenther Strunk
Thanks for the good advice. A comment about the opening - consider what is written or displayed in the header of the add - if the add for the job has an "attention-grabber" why not use it in your cover letter.
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Posted by: Sandra Stricker
It would be very helpful if you posted an example of a good cover letter that covers the 5 important tips.
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Posted by: Linda Waggoner
I believe I have a pretty good cover letter as I have been getting more responses in the last few weeks and have had some actual interviews that didn't involve insurance sales.I would like to know about a good opening sentence that would be "eye-catching".Thank you.
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Posted by: joann
Please provide some cover letter samples.
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Posted by: Rebecca Segarraw
Hello Heather, I undertand and agree,a cover letter is the first part of you a recruiter examines. Could you possibly present to all of us the perfect eye catching cover letter. Thank you Heather.
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Posted by: Regina Martin
Is it possible to provide a good example of a cover letter so that I can get an idea of what you mean by an eye opening statement. Thanks.
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Posted by: Brahm Sharma
Please provide some cover letter samples.
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Posted by: Ray
As you can see from the other comments, most of us are not exactly "Creative Writers". (ME least of all) I agree that some good examples of the "ATTENTION GRABBING" cover letter might help get the creative juices flowing for many.Thanks.
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Posted by: Joel Jimenez
There are some good ideas in this program that are very helpful. Thanks
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Posted by: Mark Hartman
I would have to agree that some examples would be a great help.
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Posted by: Darlene Dockery
Thank you for the suggestions you offer for a good cover letter.
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Posted by: Susan Berman
I wholeheartedly agree with you. "Canned" cover letters do not reflect well on anyone--the reader or the writer.I agree with most of the above comments, a sample or two would be helpful. I myself like to try to relate to the organization by mentioning something I have read about them or some related news in their industry. It shows initiative that you've taken some time to find out something about their business.
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Posted by: Pat Hanna
Some good examples of a good opening on a cover letter would be helpful.
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Posted by: ANTHONY BOSTIC
can you please show an example of a good cover letter.
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Posted by: Rani Chatterjee
Kindly post an example of a good cover letter that covers the 5 important tips.I appreciate your time.
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Posted by: Tammy
Very well said...can you supply a cover letter example in your next letter to me.
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Posted by: Reza Omidipour
Hi Heather,thanks for the info. Could you please provide some examples in your next letter (if there is one).
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Posted by: Andreas Walther
Great tips and clearly stated. I'd love to also have seen some examples as this always brings the point home and sticks.
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Posted by: Vidal Godwin
Please be more clear on what should be on a cover letter. Give us some examples of sentences that would be what a hiring manager is looking for. Thank you for your advise and your time.
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Posted by: Elizabeth Spoto
This is great information, but I'm still confused as to what words to use to describe me in my cover letter, you explained what not to include, but didn't put any correct words that are to be included. Please help.Thank you,Liz Spoto
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Posted by: Nancy Wagner
Should provide an example of a good cover letter as a reference, expecially opening line statement. Thanks.
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Posted by: Letitia Piercy
Are you able to supply sample cover letters? I have always has problems creating a good cover letter.
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Posted by: Ruth
Posted by :RuthThe information was kinda helpful but I need to know more. I need to find out what you put in a cover story to make it impressive.
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Posted by: Debbie
Some examples would be very helpful.
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Posted by: Michael Davis
Do you have any recommendations as to who I could send a copy of my resume and cover letter too?Would you please post an example of a good cover letter that covers the 5 important tips above?Thank you very much for your time.Sincerely,Michael Davis
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Posted by: Erica Parks
THANK YOU. I AM ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW IDEAS
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Posted by: Diane
I think this is very good pertinent information, & I will certainly take all of this advise into consideration when creating a cover letter.Thanks,Diane
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