Writing Effective Cover Letters: Cover Letter Samples, Formats, and Templates

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Writing Effective Cover Letters Cover Letter Samples, Formats, and Templates From Alison Doyle, your Guide to Job Searching When you apply for jobs, it's important to write a cover letter for every position you apply for. A cover letter that makes a compelling pitch to a hiring manager as to why you should be considered for the job will increase your chances of getting contacted for an interview. Before you start writing cover letters, it's helpful to review cover letter samples to see what well written cover letters look like. Then, you can take what you like best from each letter and create your own letter. Cover Letter Samples Take the time to review cover letter examples, then make sure that your letter explains how your skills relate to the criteria listed in the job posting. It's important to take the time to write letters that show hiring managers, at a glance, how you are qualified for the job. Email Cover Letter Samples When you're sending an email cover letter, it's important to follow the company's directions on how to submit your cover letter and resume, and to make sure that your email cover letters are written as well as any other correspondence you send. Review these email cover letter samples and personalize them to use to apply for jobs. Cover Letter Format This cover letter format lists the information you need to include in the cover letter you submit with your resume. Be sure to include your contact information, including a phone number where you can check messages frequently and your email address. Cover Letter Template This cover letter template lists the information you need to include in the cover letter you submit with your resume. Use the cover letter template as a guideline to create customized cover letters to send to employers. Types of Cover Letters There are three main types of cover letters - application letter which responds to a known job opening, prospecting letters which inquires about possible positions, and networking letter which requests requests information and assistance with your job search. Review the various types of cover letters and when to use each letter. This email is written by: Alison Doyle Job Searching Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Writing Effective Cover Letters' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement