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Posted by: Emberlynn
Thanks for sharing. What a pleasure to read!
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Posted by: Topher
Cool! That's a clever way of looking at it!
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Posted by: Koketso Sedumedi
Thank you for the valuable information regarding cover letters. This will definitely assist in enhancing my resume.
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Posted by: Barbara M.
How do you write a cover letter when going to a Job Fair?
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Posted by: Joan Medley-Tomlinson
I am really impressed with the resume outline
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Posted by: zita drake
Sending out resumes on the internet seem to be a waste of time. Does anyone know how else to find jobs other than spending months on the internet and only getting back e-mails from companies that want you to buy something or go back to school?
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Posted by: Robyn Pilliod
Samples of good cover letters would be very helpful
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Posted by: corey
Great website, realy helped.
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Posted by: Tamathea
Thank you for the information! It was informative, but as many have mentioned, it would be more useful if we had sample cover letters as examples of an effective and professional approach to writing a cover letter, to help us get in the door for an actual interview. It would be helpful to see something that a professional would recognize as an invitation to further discuss the position we are seeking.
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Posted by: Maria P.
I too would like to see some set examples of a great cover letter. Thanks
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Posted by: Bao L.
That really helps me to work well on my job. Thank you so much.
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Posted by: Marissa R.
Thank you so much for the nice advice. I really appreciated seeing a few sample.It might be great help for me.
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Posted by: Juan I.
I found this website to be the most helpful yet on cover letter & resume writing.
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Posted by: PATRICK RUTARO
Thanks. I'm gonna give it a try now that you've educated me more.
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Posted by: Md.Abul Kalam
Thank you for this wonderful info. Samples of cover letters would be more beneficial
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Posted by: Sophia Stratman
Samples of cover letters would have been helpful
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Posted by: Kithsiri De Silva
Very good tips indeed. However, a few samples would have been great!
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Posted by: Muhammad Irfan
I don't want to write cover letters, but I know it is must for a marketing job.
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Posted by: Worship Dube
Thank you for this wonderful info. Samples of cover letters would be more beneficial.
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Posted by: Robert Carter
This is very useful, will be a big help for me.
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Posted by: Robert Carter
This is very useful.
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Posted by: Roland Ngwayi
Wow it is very comforting to know that help is never far when we need one but it just takes some degree of patience. Thank you guys so much but I would like some one to help me to write my cover letter. Maybe some samples might be of great help to me
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Posted by: RAPHAEL NTIAKO MENSAH
This site is a really good one and can help a lot of us.
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Posted by: Harry
This is what I may try in a cover letter: Identify the main requirements of the position and then express how you would be able to contribute to the department or company goals.
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Posted by: Ma. Ofelia Bagunas
Thanks! It's really a big help to us and more beneficial.
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Posted by: anura
this is very good website
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Posted by: Katherine K.
Yes, you give the info, but no samples. These days, if a cover letter is not included, resumes get thrown in the garbage. Would have done more of a service to show examples.
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Posted by: Sarah G.
Definitely food for thought! Excellent.
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Posted by: Larry B.
In my personal opinion, the cover letter serves a limited purpose. It is the job to sell yourself in the resume that really counts. As a hiring manager, I seldom even saw cover letters. Reviewing lots of paperwork to decide on an interview list, you look for key words indicating technical competence, teamwork capability and company cultural adaptivity. All this on one page.
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Posted by: REGINA A.
I want to see sample cover for applying accountant & bookkeeper positions please.
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Posted by: Saba S.
i need help in writing cover letter
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Posted by: Samuel M.
The info was very useful. One or two examples would have made it more useful.Samuel
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Posted by: Dizon B.
thank you much for your kind support to job seekers like me
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Posted by: Corey H.
DITTO DITTO..AN EXAMPLE OR TWO WOULD HAVE BEEN MORE BENIFICIAL
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Posted by: Devapriya
This is very helpful and samples will be the icing on the cake.
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Posted by: ayesha
I liked key words in the article: Learn, grow and Co's mission. I've gotten good responses from HR
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Posted by: Ginger McNamara
Nothing new in this information. I always find it interesting when someone says research a company. What are the key areas to look at and be informed on? You know how much info there is on companies, so are there specifics we should know about the companies we are interviewing with? How do you keep this information organized to make it a quick study, and easy to follow-up on with appropriate people?
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Posted by: Cythia
I have one for us...What if the employer is asking for your resume and desired salary...How does one put that into context? Is is part of the cover letter???? P.S I want to make "X" amount of $$$$$?
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Posted by: Cynthia
Yes PLEASE! Who do you have to talk to about the "examples" of a good cover letter...I have nothing to compare to. What do I put in? What do I leave out? How long is a cover letter that "Grabs" attention?
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Posted by: jodi ingram
lINDA THAKYOU SO MUCH WHAT A GREAT SERVICE YOU PROVIDE FOR US I REALLY APPRECIATE IT.
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Posted by: Adijah Langat
The info is useful thanks.why dont you consider an example may be that is better thanks.
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Posted by: zvisinei meki
maybe i can post my current cover letter and we can critique it and it will help us all me as well as you. How about that?
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Posted by: JANET MGANGA
Thanks for your advice. Can I get an example of a cover letter.
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Posted by: William Veach
I totally agree with the information provided here. But I've been unemplyed for 7 months, one of my major road blocks is a security clearence. Does anyone have any suggestions on upgrading a clearence without a job? Researching the company your applying to is great, cover letters are essential in selling yourself, I've found that by using the KIS (Keep it simple)formula that it's not so hard, and follow up if a POC is listed, the squeaky wheel gets the grease!
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Posted by: Amparo Garcia-Rivas
I feel the same way, its important to get information about the company applying to, but where is the information to assist me in writing a good cover letter? Where are some examples so I can have an idea how to start. Thanks!
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Posted by: john anderson
I would like for someone to look at my resume and tell me if i need to correct anything?
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Posted by: ASIRU HAMEED TUNDE
SINCERELY THESE TIPS ARE MARVELOUS.HOWEVER,IT WOULD HAVE BEEN PERFECT IF YOU CAN DEMONSTRATE HOW TO WRITE ONE, I MEAN, GIVE EXAMPLE OF ONE COVER LETTER.
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Posted by: Josephine Opwonya
This is an eye opener for me. Thank you so much.
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Posted by: inge minidis
I am confused when reading that one should include a cover letter and a few comments later "not to do so". While I have followed all other cummulative suggestions and put them into place - so far to no avail. Follow up sounds like a great idea but in reality is unfortunately not a feasible option. Ever tried to get "that" decision making individual on the phone? This includes RECRUITERS who have no work yet are so busy they don't answer multiple emails and/or phone calls!It's not all doom and gloom but if anyone out there has a recipe for success to share - please contact me!
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Posted by: Felizardo Guevara
The idea to research for both company you are applying for and the position you've wished to fill in are quite important in expressing your desires which will then invite their attention for your immediate consideration. This is very helpful for the perspective view of employer.
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Posted by: Carol Brown
The information was very helpful. I will use itto write my cover letter. Thank you.Carol Brown
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Posted by: Deena Preston
This will give me some get feedback, and thanks for the advice.
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Posted by: Judith Fischer
Def need to see examples....researching company is #1 but the cover letter is the key to getting the attention of the prospective employers...
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Posted by: Noreen Anderson
The Information looks pretty good. I'm not accustomed to writing cover letters, but I know It's a Plus for marketing yourself.
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Posted by: Renee Pedersen
Nice job.
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Posted by: Margarita Mikhal
Gail Tiffe , I would stay away from those companies. Any business that posts an ad for a job without giving their name and expects you to apply to work for them and send your personal information without even knowing where your sending it, is probably some sort of scam. I have see ALOT of those lately. No legitimate company will ever try to keep their identity a secret.
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Posted by: Terrence Dyrhaug
To all who want to see sample letters.....if letters were posted, you would simple copy them, or maybe you would change a few words. Employers and Human Resources can spot these copied letters in a heart beat. Come up with your own unique letter.
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Posted by: Tim McLeer
Cover letters are great when there are lots of jobs available. But now with so many resumes to review by companies--I would suggest not doing a cover letter because it becomes one more piece of paper to add to the pile. Most companies do background checks first, so keep it simple accurate and easy to put in their data base---then call, wait and or send a brief follow up letter may be better than a cover letter. Let all the resumes and cover letters get thrownin the trash and then just follow up.All the books and suggestions say to use thecover letter---old school in a good economy butnot when unemployment is at 10%.Think about it--how many buzz words or glowing cover letters do you think are important whenyou have 1 position to fill and 1,000 candidates to review.
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Posted by: Gail Tiffe
This article was very helpful although I have found that sometimes you don't know what company it is that has the available position, it will just say "company confidential." So what do you do then?
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Posted by: Connie Jaconi
I find your information very helpful.
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Posted by: John Hargus
I had my coverletter professionally done, twice. The first was after I got laid off from Gateway and the second time was with career services at the college that I attend. Both times the career representatives stated the same thing "Address the human resource manager, have contact infomation, highlight your strengths that is revelent to the position, and sincerely thank the human resource manager for their time."
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Posted by: Deborah Haddock
Thank you for the info. I guess it is back to the drawing board and take a differnet approach in what I want to express. I have been unemployed for 6 months now, so I must be doing something wrong. Thanks again
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Posted by: Julie Anderson
where can i view sample cover letters?
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Posted by: Maida Berenblatt
I would be willing and able to assist job applicants in creating a winning cover letter.
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Posted by: Nancy
I agree on the "research companies" section. However, I really do not think any HR representative is going to tell too much information on their company, other than what may be found on the internet. Can you supply some ideal questions to ask the HR rep, or some research items to look for and where to find them on the internet?
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Posted by: Heather Heath
I would like to see samples. Most of the jobs I apply to on line don't give the name of the company. Can I create a cover letter without researching the company?
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Posted by: Pamela Smith
This information is very helpful. I will use these tips when writing my cover letter.
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Posted by: Beatrice Rocker
I've read this advice before, but I am having trouble relating what I can do for them even after researching about their company. I am an administrative assistant. Some companies ask you not to call them. Do you think they are just talking about the actual hiring manager? I worked in HR and usually they are the only ones who really know what they want. But, all advice is very helpful. Thank you! P.S. Oh, I'd like samples, too.
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Posted by: MARGARET MORROW
I found this site to be very helpful; however, ifa sample of the cover letters could be displayed that too would be very good. Thank you
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Posted by: Elain Ferrell
Thanks for this information I will do the research of the company before writing the cover letter this will give me more assurance that I am on the track for the employer.
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Posted by: Joanne Rowland
I agree that you have given some great information about "doing your homework" prior to composing a cover letter. I would also appreciate seeing a few samples. Thank you.
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Posted by: LaTonya Robertson
Thanks for the great info!
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Posted by: tess.miller
thank you, this is really an eye opener, you are giving us a very helpful and very informative ideas. I hope employers who reads our cover letter would appreciate and give us a WOW factor.
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Posted by: FAITH NJUGUNA
I really love this! Its of great value to me. Please post samples
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Posted by: JERI RAGUCCI
Yes some examples would be nice. Thanks
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Posted by: John Wilbrot
Absolutely. Samples are essential. Where are the samples?
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Posted by: Sam Azar
It will great to see some examples of cover letters, please do so. Thanks
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Posted by: fatty jay
'wow' that was great but to be more perfect in writing a cover letter why not give an example for someone like me to follow.
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Posted by: Steven Cooley
Count me in on the "I WANT EXAMPLES" vote
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Posted by: Roberta Hawkins
I want to see some examples of cover letters.
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Posted by: Pamela Perry
This information was very helpful. I will use these tips when writting a cover letter.Thank You
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Posted by: Sha'ri D. Birchfield
Thank you for the information it was helpful, but I would like to see a few examples of a good cover letter. I have a cover letter that I use but I would like to see if it is similar or a better one if possible.
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Posted by: Chukwumee
I belive that by conducting research on a company makes one more informed but i dont know how to write the cover leter in such a way it will impress the employer. thanks.
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Posted by: Pauline Straub
The post was informational. But I was hoping to see some "wow" examples. How does one capture the reader's attention in the first few lines. What content should follow. I believe cover letters have changed in the past few years and would like to see that especially since everything has taken on new technical twists and enhancements.
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Posted by: Christine LU
This was very helpful. Thank you very much.
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Posted by: Grace Tennant
I find this information informative, will apply these rules when writing my cover letter. Thanks
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Posted by: Yvonne Edwards
I believe that by conducting research on a company makes one more informed; and if employed, will reduce anxiety on the job during orientation and onward. The tip you gave is great. I will try it in the future.
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Posted by: Linda Randle
I found the article to be informative in that it outlines the realities of being considered for a position of employment. I will therefore, endeavor to use it for my good unto obtaining a meaningful, and long lasting employment career.
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