Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Secrets to Writing a Cover Letter

Dear Fellow Job Seeking Friend,

It is not a big surprise that we are living in one of the most difficult times that we've seen in years. In fact, today's job market is the toughest it's been in a long time...

...Unemployment rates are way up, there is a "flooded" pool of way over-qualified applicants, and the job market is killer.

We are going to discuss some of the key secrets of writing a cover letter that very few people know about...

"5 Little Known Secrets

of Cover Letter Writing

That Almost NObody does"


Here is what most people do...

  • You know that you are either unsatisfied with your current position, or you are looking for a way to replace the recent job that you just lost.
  • You know that you need to get a resume together, and for many people, MORE IMPORTANTLY, you need to create a cover letter.
  • You realize that you haven't had to do a cover letter in a long time, or you have just graduated school and you never had to submit a professional cover letter to a company before.
  • So you go Online and download a cover letter sample...

The days go by and you are not receiving any phone calls for the awaited job interview.

So what happens next?

The Truth is that Most People are

Making Big Mistakes

When writing their cover letters


What are the most common mistakes that people make?
  1. NOT doing their homework - that means Research on your company!
  2. NOT customizing each cover letter. Sending out a generic cover letter for all the companies is a big no-no!
  3. NOT including a cover letter at - especially if one is not required - BIG Mistake!

Here is how you can leverage these 3 mistakes into writing a hugely successful cover letter.

Trust me, most people do not do these 3 Tips... 

 

1. First, do your homework on the company to which you are applying. Visit their website, read exactly what they are looking for on their add. If the listing does not contain who the exact hiring manager is, call the company and ask who is receiving the resumes for 'X' position.

This will go a long way - you want that resume and letter to land in the lap of the right person, especially if it is a large company that is hiring many positions!

2.  If you are applying to different companies, you will want to customize each cover letter with details from that specific company. What are they looking for in a candidate? You can use those same words contained in their posting to leverage yourself to an interview!

3. Write a cover letter for EVERY job application. If the hiring company does not require a cover letter, write one anyway. Trust me, you will already be one step ahead of the competition!

There is also ONE Secret that almost NOBODY does that will give you a huge advantage over the competition...

Write a Headline!

What is a headline, and why do I need one?

You see that centered, bold fact text above that reads "Write a Headline!"? That is a headline, and doing this while writing a cover letter for resume submission is incredibly powerful.

Here is an example of a headline...

I have done my research on XYZ Company and I believe
that I am a perfect fit for the administrative position.

Here is another good example...

I am really excited for the opportunity to meet in person
to address my qualifications and how I can help
XYZ Company grow.

You see, if you look at the hundreds of templates online, you almost never see this...

"So what do you think everyone else is using? "

These lame, used, and old cover letter templates! Don't do this, you can write amazing cover letters on your own using these tips.

If you want, I arranged for you to download a Great Guide with 10 Tips on writing attractive, powerful cover letters that will increase your interviews, guaranteed!

Download the guide here...

>>> ExampleCoverLetters.org


I know you will absolutely love these tips!

Best of luck on your Career Success!






P.S. Don't forget your Guide on the "Top 10 Secrets of the World's Greatest Cover Letter." You can download the Cover Letter Guide Here.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

How To Apply For a Job For College Graduates

So you recently graduated college and you are wanting to know how to apply for a job.
You have probably already tackled the first hurdle, which is writing a stellar resume, and you are now thinking that you want to get some tips on how to properly apply for a new job or get started on your career field of choice.

Indeed, writing a resume is extremely important. However, there is one important task that you must accomplish in order to really make a good first impression with the companies to which you are applying. When applying for a job, you will need to stand out in a really big crowd.

Let's face it. Unless you have a steady career under your belt where you worked with a few different companies and have a tenured performance record under your belt, your resume is going to look very similar to every other college student that is seeking employment in the job market.

Here are 3 big mistakes college graduates make when figuring out how to apply for a job:
  1. Writing 1 generic resume (without customization)
  2. Not following up with your job applications
  3. NOT including a well written, original cover letter
Writing a Cover Letter for a College Graduate

If you want to know how to properly apply for a job, you must have a well written introductory letter. And this cover letter must be original!

If you do a search online, you will see thousands of pre-formatted cover letter examples that many people will use to plug in some quick facts and send out to potential employers.

However, you will want to use a cover letter to go above and beyond your resume to show that you are a great candidate for an interview. As I mentioned earlier, most college graduates resumes, though written and formatted differently, will say the same things:
  • you succeeded with a large class load
  • you have a great GPA
  • you volunteered with various organizations
  • you may have had an internship
Boring.

You really need to stand out from the competition. And here is a tip: most college students do not know how to apply for a job and that includes including a cover letter!

Think about it for a moment. Out of 100 hundred resumes submitted, only about 25% of the applicants include a letter.

Do you want to be in the top 25% or the lower 75%?

The good news is though, that this type of letter is very easy to write, and only has about 3 paragraphs.

By doing this one simple task, you will show your future employers how professional you truly are and that when it comes to applying for a job, you are a well-deserved expert and a job interview is in your future!

Good luck!

Nate Rio is an expert on cover letter writing. Read these tips on Cover Letter Writing and view Cover Letter Examples

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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Examples of Cover Letters that WON'T Get You Hired

Everyone knows that writing a great introduction letter is extremely important in searching for a job, but it seems that most people are just downloading examples of cover letters from a template they found online.

Big mistake, my friend.

We are going to take a look at some examples of cover letters that will not get you hired, but first we should look at some points that accentuate your skills what will "wow" the hiring managers at all the companies to which you are applying.
  1. Properly formatted letter - this is the first key to making sure you get more interviews. This isn't an email, or an informal letter. There is a right and a wrong way to format your letter, so pay attention to this.

  2. Short winded - you want to make sure you are "bragging" a little bit, but make sure you are not too lengthy. A good cover letter should be no longer than a page.

  3. Concise and brief - Stay focused, concise, and to the point. You need to capture the attention of the reader immediately or you may be lost for good.
Examples of Cover Letters That Won't Get You a Job

Now that we know 3 good tips on what to do, we will now look at some letter samples that will get you immediately eliminated from the running.
  1. Example where the job applicant re-states the info on the resume - I see this mistake all the time. Often times, people will take the facts on the resume, put that into paragraph form, or worse yet, re-state the bullet points from their resume right on the cover! Do not do this, you need to elaborate on your skills and show the hiring agent why you shine.

  2. Utilizing long paragraphs that drone on - I have seen some of these sample cover letter templates online for this mistake. Similar to this article, you want to chop it up with good, concise format. It will keep the reader engaged and allow for skimming to get the good nuggets of information!

  3. Using a Cookie Cutter Template - This is the worst mistake you can make when writing an introdutory letter for your resume. I have read hundreds of letters and have actually seen some duplicates out there.
The best thing you can do when crafting your cover letter for a resume, is to write it out the old fashioned way. Or if you can afford it, hire a professional to help you.

Stay clear of these mistakes and the over-used example templates found online and you should be ready for a successful career launch!

Nate Rio is an expert on resumes and cover letters. Review some Examples of Cover Letters at the site ExampleCoverLetters.org






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