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If you think resumes get jobs, think again. Resumes are only as good as the letter accompanying them. Preoccupied with writing good resumes and identifying job vacancies, most job seekers fail to properly introduce their resume to potential employers. They write letters, but their letters have little impact on employers. In fact, their letters may communicate the wrong message -- they are less than serious and enthusiastic about a job. Be forewarned: neglect your cover letter and you may quickly kill your resume Dynamite Cover Letters shows how to produce powerful letters that lead to interviews and offers. Focusing on the key principles of effective communication, the authors examine the six most important letters every job seeker needs to write: cover, approach, thank-you, rejection, withdrawal, and acceptance. Dispelling numerous writing myths, the book includes several examples illustrating the writing principles as well as unique chapters on how to produce, distribute, and follow-up letters with maximum impact.

201 Killer Cover Letters provides job seekers with an unbeatable competitive edge by arming them with surefire sample letters for every job-hunting situation. This edition of the bestselling guide includes the latest job-search techniques, tips for transferring job skills across industries, and ways to use the cover letter to anticipate and overcome "objectionable items or gaps in employment." Building on the success of the computer disk edition, the CD-ROM edition contains ready-to-download templates of all 201 letters, for CD-ROM-compatible computers, making it easier than ever for readers to tailor cover letters to specific situations.

More than 100 can't-miss cover letters for any point along the career path This revised and updated edition of Slam Dunk Cover Letters includes more than 100 samples of surefire cover letters for an array of career paths. Written in an upbeat, down-to-earth style, it arms you with priceless information on structure, style, and grammar; letter formats; and best methods of customizing cover letters. Author Mark Rowh calms your fears and makes the process less daunting by providing answers to commonly asked questions about cover letters specifically and job hunting in general, while debunking many common cover letter myths. He also supplies you with: Work sheets that help you gather and organize vital information Valuable self-marketing tips guaranteed to give you an unbeatable, competitive edge Updated information on using the Internet during the job search process, including advice on how to make letters Internet-friendly

Killer Cover Letters and Resumes! is all you need to catch the eye of any potential employer. You will learn the top five recruiter's resume pet peeves and the top five things they look for in cover letters and resumes; how to analyze your skills and determine what you have to offer prospective employers that will put you at the top of their list; how to write achievement statements, as opposed to job descriptions; how to write the perfect cover letter that will grab the recruiter's attention; the core components of a focused and effective resume; solutions for special cases, such as lack of experience or gaps in employment; and common resume blunders to avoid. This guide also contains plenty of sample resumes and cover letters to draw from.

The ultimate guide to cover letters that will set you apart from the pack-revised, updated, and ready for anything . . . 175 High-Impact Cover Letters, Third Edition arms job seekers with an arsenal of highly effective professional cover letter models that, with minor modification, can be rapidly deployed as needed. You'll find a full chapter, complete with numerous models, dedicated to each of five different types of cover letters: employer broadcast letters, search firm broadcast letters, advertising response letters, networking cover letters, and resume letters. With step-by-step instructions and a wealth of samples, 175 High-Impact Cover Letters shows you how to prepare a well-written, professional letter that will help you land the interview every time. For the Third Edition, almost every letter has been substantially rewritten or fine-tuned to reflect the current thinking and terminology in the field of staffing, while an entirely new chapter provides proven "do's" and "don'ts" of effective cover letter writing. You'll find: Examples of more than 175 winning cover letters Cover letters appropriate for junior and senior experience levels in twenty-eight different occupations Sample job ads and the appropriate cover letter response Results of an authoritative survey of employment professionals that highlight what employers look for in cover letters No matter how impressive your resume, it's your cover letter that employers read first. With 175 High-Impact Cover Letters, Third Edition, you can make sure they'll be eager to turn to the next page.

Whether it's interviewing for a job, evaluating employee performance, setting goals for the future, or keeping customers happy, the Perfect Phrases series has the tools for precise, effective business communication. Distilling complex ideas into specific phrases that diplomatically and honestly depict the concepts at hand, this invaluable series provides: Ways to enhance customer service in any business Dialogues and scripts to practice interactions with customers or employees--tailorable to any industry or company culture The best answers to a wide range of interview questions Tips for documenting performance issues and conducting face-to-face reviews The ideal reference for anyone trying to create the most professional and polished cover letter possible, this book offers phrases that help create a strong first impression for prospective employers.

Electrify all your job search communications and build the great career you want!   The right verbs * make you unforgettable * powerfully demonstrate your value * attract employers like moths to flame   Grab the right verb and use it the right way to: Craft outstanding r#65533;sum#65533;s, cover letters, and thank-you notes Draw attention to your best achievements and accomplishments Get your face-to-face interview--and ace it Pitch yourself brilliantly, even if you only have a minute Weave crucial "soft skills" expertise into your career communications Prove you're the person they're looking for   Jam-packed with examples drawing on thousands of years of storytelling, literature, and experience Indispensable for everyone who wants a rewarding, successful, well-paid career!