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.

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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