Cover letters?

[lizziegrace]

If you've gotten your dream job and had a "perfect" cover letter you believe helped, please share it with me. (PM is fine)

I'm applying for a position with a newly-elected state official and this letter has GOT to get me noticed. And since I'm an accountant and not a writer, this is a tough one for me.

Thanks!


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[Divameow77]

1. I could use the help too

while I think my resume is nice, I'm sucking at the cover letter. I'll be looking for an admin/marketing position when I move to Orlando in February.

[meegbear]

2. I've based my cover letters on the ad itself ...

They were always short and 3 paragraphs; I let the resume do the talking, but that's me. The first paragraph would state the position and where I saw it. The second would highlight the points in the ad to my skills and the last would be a simple signoff.

For instance, if I was applying for the following job:

Job Description

Position available for a civil engineer/site designer at a Civil Engineering/Landscape Architecture firm that specializes in Office/Research Parks, Corporate Headquarters, Mixed-Use and Retail industries.

Requirements:

Requires 3-5 years of experience relating to site design, drainage, utilities, grading and layout. AutoCAD and HydroCAD experience required. Pump station and water system experience preferred. P.E. not required.

I would write something like (doing this from memory at work):

I am writing to about your ad the Fayetteville Nosepicker Gazette for a Civil Engineer. I am interested in the position and would like to request an interview.

I have the following experience:
* Over 5 years experience with site design, drainage, utilities, grading and layout.
* Experience with AutoCAD and HydroCAD
* Knowledge of pump station and water systems

Attached is my resume and I hope to hear from you soon. Thank you.

I had a couple more sentences in it, but you get the idea. Good luck.

[lizziegrace]

5. No ad

I'm not even sure what positions she's filling. This has to be a "I can be anything you need" cover letter. (Newly elected state official)

[meegbear]

6. Hmmm ...

try to find out what the positions are available, if possible. At least then, if, I mean when you are called in, you'll know what to expect.

Good luck! :hi:

[RebelOne]

3. Just Google "Effective Cover Letters."

There are tons of sites to help you out.

[lizziegrace]

4. Thanks

I've done that in the past. So many sites and examples. I just found out about her accepting resumes for staff positions (no descriptions available) and I have about an hour tonight to spend on it.

[lizziegrace]

7. Kick for the night crowd

:)