...All cover letters should: Explain why you are sending a resume. Don't send a resume without a cover letter. Don't make the reader guess what you are asking for; be specific: Do you want a summer internship opportunity, or a permanent position at graduation; are you inquiring about future employment possibilities? Tell specifically how you learned about the position or the organization — a flyer posted in your department, a web site, a family friend who works at the organization. It is appropriate to mention the name of someone who suggested that you write. Convince the reader to look at your resume. The cover letter will be seen first. Therefore, it must be very well written and targeted to that employer. Call attention to elements of your background — education, leadership, experience — that are relevant to a position you are seeking. Be as specific as possible, using examples. Reflect your attitude, personality, motivation, enthusiasm, and communication skills. Provide or refer to any information specifically requested in a job advertisement that might not be covered in your resume, such as availability date, or reference to an attached writing sample. Indicate what you will do to follow-up. In a letter of application — applying for an advertised opening — applicants often say something like "I look forward to hearing from you." However, if you have further contact info (e.g. phone number) and if...
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...Before writing a cover letter, its important to understand how it can help or hurt you. In the internship application process a cover letter is your first impression. It's an opportunity to tell a perspective employer why you’re the perfect fit for their internship and their office and just as importantly, a cover letter is an opportunity to tell an employer you don't care about their position, by writing a sloppy or template cover letter. Some valuable cover letter topics include, explaining why a position interests you, what you bring to the table, how you would be a great fit, or something unique about you that makes you different from the hundreds of other candidates. The ultimate goal of your cover letter is to get the reader excited to meet you for an interview to learn more. To summarize the points above, ingredients needed to make a successful cover letter are: Header with contact information: Including a header with your contact information on the cover letter makes you look professional and ensures your information will be easy to find. You should also consider including this header on all documents you’re submitting when applying, it demonstrates your professionalism and acts as an opportunity to brand yourself to the perspective employer. Who is your audience? Try to find the person who is in charge of intern hiring and address your cover letter and resume to them. Statistics show you have a better chance of being hired if you know who’s doing the hiring and...
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...SAMPLE FORMAT FOR INTERNSHIP COVER LETTERS (Top and bottom margins should be approximately equal) Date Your Street Address City, State, Zip Ms. Sandra Jones, Director Marketing Division American Industrial Corporation 1111 American Avenue America, IL 60006 Dear Ms. Jones: Opening Paragraph: State why you are writing, identify the internship position for which you would like to be considered, and indicate how you heard of the position. Mention any individuals who may have referred you to the position. If you are sending an inquiry letter, simply indicate the type of work or position you are seeking. Be specific. Middle Paragraph(s): Your goal here is to show how you can be useful to this particular organization. Describe what strengths you have to offer this employer. Highlight particular classes, jobs, internships, achievements, and extracurricular activities as they relate to the position in which you are interested. You might want to use one of the following approaches: Identify three reasons for the employer to consider you for the position. Describe your previous accomplishments as they relate to the position. Illustrate the relationship between your skills and experience and the position you are applying for. State why you want to work for their organization. Refer the reader to your enclosed resume for additional information. Closing Paragraph: End your letter by clarifying what will happen next, indicating your desire for an interview, and how they can most easily reach...
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...“The granddaddy of worker sites.” – US News and World Report “A killer app.” – New York Times One of Forbes' 33 “Favorite Sites” – Forbes “To get the unvarnished scoop, check out Vault.” – Smart Money Magazine “Vault has a wealth of information about major employers and jobsearching strategies as well as comments from workers about their experiences at specific companies.” – The Washington Post “A key reference for those who want to know what it takes to get hired by a law firm and what to expect once they get there.” – New York Law Journal “Vault [provides] the skinny on working conditions at all kinds of companies from current and former employees.” – USA Today VAULT GUIDE TO RESUMES, COVER LETTERS & INTERVIEWS © 2003 Vault Inc. VAULT GUIDE TO RESUMES, COVER LETTERS & INTERVIEWS HOWARD LEIFMAN, PhD, MARCY LERNER AND THE STAFF OF VAULT © 2003 Vault Inc. Copyright © 2003 by Vault Inc. All rights reserved. All information in this book is subject to change without notice. Vault makes no claims as to the accuracy and reliability of the information contained within and disclaims all warranties. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Vault Inc. Vault.com, and the Vault logo are trademarks of Vault Inc. For information about permission to reproduce selections from this book, contact Vault Inc.150...
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...an impact with your covering letter ------------------------------------------------- Contents 1. Step one: Understand why a covering letter is important 2. Step two: Draft the letter 3. 1 Say why you're writing 4. TOP TIP 5. 2 Show that you're interested 6. TOP TIP 7. 3 Tell them why they need you 8. 4 Suggest an interview 9. Step three: Remember the essentials 10. Common mistakes 11. [N] You use a covering letter template from a book 12. You use the same covering letter for all your job applications 13. STEPS TO SUCCESS 14. Useful link When you send in your CV to a manager or recruiter to apply for an advertised vacancy or to let him or her know that you are looking for work, you'll normally send a covering letter too. If you're applying for an existing vacancy, your covering letter should briefly describe the position you're applying for and where you saw it advertised, why you are particularly qualified for the job, and why you want to work for that specific company. If you're approaching an agency to register your CV as part of your search for a new job, you should describe the type of job you're looking for, the skills you have that would make you an attractive candidate, your current salary, and any preferences you may have in terms of location. In all cases, a good covering letter can give a sense of who you are that may not come across in a CV. When you come to write your letter, remember to think about its...
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...September 24, 2011 Principal Sheikh Borhanuddin Post Graduate College 62, Nazimuddin Road Dhaka-1180 Application for the position of a lecturer. Dear Sir In response to your search for a lecturer on Finance and Banking department of your college, I would like to apply for the position of a lecturer. Please accept this letter and the enclosed résumé as my application for the post. Let me briefly clarify how I can add value to your renowned Ideal College. At present, I am carrying out my MBA in Department of Banking from University of Dhaka and at the very edge of the finish line. I am currently holding the SECOND position with a CGPA of 3.85 (MBA) and 3.84 (BBA) on a scale of 4 in my department among the top graders. I have been furnished with first-rate analytical expertise to make the most of data for action, a superb write-up capability, remarkable interpersonal communication skills and presentation dexterity. I am always keen to catch responsibility and put integrity and accuracy at the first place. I believe teaching in a reputed college like your one will endow me with tremendous prospect for my career growth. I am confident that if provided the opportunity to serve your college, I will prove myself to be a significant asset for your institution through my dedication, sincerity and highest level of professionalism. I would request for an interview at your convenience. For any query, you can reach me at my below mentioned cell number and e-mail address. Thanks and Best...
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...obvious things: Critical reasoning, team player, organization, multitasking… BUT, also Understanding your place Doing what they are told with very little oversight Finding he little ways to add value Key point: In order to gain my tryst in solving the big problem, one must be able to execute the small things well Brass Tacks Understanding the process “Weeding out” process: Step 1: 100-90 Missing or inconsistent information Step 2: 30 seconds scan of resume- who can I throw out 90-25 Typos-Yikes! No fit/ no skills Poor organization Key insight: I will have spent very little time evaluating many candidates before I weed them out Saying the wrong things Ex: B.A. Economic[s] Key insight: The cover letter and resume must be perfect. Typos and grammatical mistakes will not be tolerated. Period....
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...Sample Cover Letter for Freshers Your Street Address Your City, state, zip Date Person’s Name Company Name Company Address City, State, Zip Dear (Mr./ Ms. Person’s Name): Mr./ Ms. informed me about the post of in your company, . I went through the job requirements listed on , and could relate a lot to myself. I have always been passionate about and being a fresher I believe that I can do very well in the position of . is where I always wanted to work because and . I do believe that I am the right person for this job because and . Since my strengths, , align with the job requirements, I do believe that I’ll be able to do well in this role. I hope to meet you soon for the interview. I’ll give you a call in two days if that’s fine with you. Alternatively, you can call me on to let me know a convenient time to catch up. Thank you. Dear Sir/madam This is in regards to the freshers openings with one of your MNC for the role software tester/software developer.Hence I would like to apply for this position. Presently, at the threshold of my career, with an expected Bachelor of Engineering degree(BE) in Information Science(ISE), I have been researching IT Firms,fit for my professional interests. My key programming strengths are being C,C++,JAVA,J2EE,J2ME,JSP I have done my Certification in Web Component Development using Java programming Technologies and also I have done my certification in developing mobile applications using java from so and...
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...Do you know how huge of a role a resume has in an individual’s life? Resumes play imperative roles and they are the best recommendation. Having a resume during interview times are very crucial and being sure that it includes the main parts an employer seeks is just as important. The benefits of having a resume can be tremendous and also hugely impact the future of an interviewee. Having a clear understanding of what to include in a resume is the first step in preparing a resume. A resume is a document that summarizes your education, skills, talents, employment history, and experiences in a clear and concise format for potential employers. Being sure to meet an employer’s expectations by incorporating the main parts of a resume is an advantage over those who do not. When preparing a resume be sure to include your contact information, objective or goal, work experience, and education. There are many different formats for preparing a resume, but most employers prefer the Reverse Chorological resume format. The contact information is the first part of a resume a potential employer sees. Including your contact information would definitely be one of the most important parts of a resume. If you don’t include your contact information, then how can the employer contact you to set up for an interview? So, be sure that your current information is available for the employer. This section of a resume is often located at the top of your document. Contact information should include your full...
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...so conversation came casually. I began by expressing my interest in the organization and she elaborated more on what Teach For America does. Once we talked about what the organization does, I asked the steps someone in my position, a freshman, can take in order to be prepared. I concluded by handing over my resume and taking her business card. The next recruiter was for the Illinois Office of Auditor General. Again, few people were around this booth, so introducing myself came easily. I spent most of my time at this booth in comparison to the others because I had the most questions prepared due to my interest in it. I also got more information about internships and such from this recruiter. My interest in this booth stems from a strong passion in working for the government. So when the recruiter explained how to get internships, positions, or how to prepare, I was most engaged. Again, I concluded by handing him my resume and receiving his business card. Finally, I approached the National Futures Association (NFA). Unfortunately, this recruiter was primarily interested in juniors and seniors. Nonetheless, I was still interested and asked the recruiter how I could prepare myself later on for a position at the NFA. The recruiter was more than happy to do so, and the interaction was still helpful. Overall, my performance was decent for my first time at the career fair. I could have pitched myself more to the recruiters, but since I am only a freshman, I saw the fair as an opportunity...
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...looking for, than I will use the reverse order resume. Usually the format I will use is a header with my information (name, address, number, and email), career objective, education, skills, work experience, honors, and references. When writing my resume I highlight and point out the main key points I want them to see right away. Again, this is taking into account the skills they are looking for. I also make sure everything is clear to read. For instance, not using abbreviations they won’t be able to understand on their own. Once, I have finished my resume I proofread multiple times and I at least hand it to two other people for feedback. Chapter 14: A) Explain the purpose of application letters, as well as the AIDA approach. (25 words) The purpose of application letters or cover letters if you will is to inform your reader what you are sending, why your sending it, and how the reader can benefit from reading...
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...Application Letter April 14, 2006 Mr. Dominico Chua Employment Manager MILY Corporation 13764 Linda Blair Roanoke, VA 24019 chua@mily.com Dear Mr. Chua: From your company's web site I learned about your need for a sales representative for the Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina areas. I am very interested in this position with MILY’s, and believe that my education and employment background are appropriate for the position. While working toward my master's degree, I was employed as a sales representative with a small dairy foods firm. I increased my sales volume and profit margin appreciably while at Farmer's Foods, and I would like to repeat that success in the pharmaceutical industry. I have a strong academic background in biology and marketing, and think that I could apply my combination of knowledge and experience to the health industry. I will complete my master's degree in marketing in mid-May and will be available to begin employment in early June. Enclosed is a copy of my resume, which more fully details my qualifications for the position. I look forward to talking with you regarding sales opportunities with MILY’s. Within the next week I will contact you to confirm that you received my email and resume and to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jhames Bond Sales Letter Digital Product # 457 Ayala St. Makati City July 15, 2007 Dr. Jean Sasan School Administrator Saint jean College Pasay City Dear Dr...
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...Resources representative with TRON to build core human resource and business expertise skills. Assignments within this job posting include labor relations benefits, talent acquisition among others. The hiring decision process included some challenges and difficulties. At times, not every member was present at the same time in order to collaborate live about the strengths and weaknesses of each applying candidate. Hiring the right candidate was our choice and responsibility to insure that we are avoiding a future employee that could present threats or problems for TRON. This responsibility put a lot of pressure on my hiring committee. Also, it was difficult when candidates would not submit the assignments in a timely manner, such as the cover letter, resume, or online interview stream. This led to difficulty in collaborating and discussing the candidates’ job eligibility. When it came time to hire an individual, we went through a series of questions to assess each candidate. First we simply asked the hiring committee “is the applicant qualified to perform the job?”. We needed to think twice before hiring an applicant into a job that is outside his or her set of skills and knowledge. Next we asked, “is the applicant enthusiastic?”. It is important for an applicant to express enthusiasm for the job they are applying for because the more excited they are, the more effort they will put into the job. Showing enthusiasm can point toward the applicant’s work ethic and performance capabilities...
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...Write my… Project byAlija Sule Himadree Sinh Nikita Shukla Nikita Kanade Design management INTRODUCTION – V ISION AND MISSION The business aims at providing content for users who generally have an issue articulating their thoughts on several occasions. The content could stretch over different areas like Professional resumes, application letters, important emails, board room speeches, and even informal write-ups like birthday notes, wedding toasts, and condolences. The business model would be a partnership start-up. Every partner would specialise in generating a particular kind of content. TARGET AUDIENCE The target user group can be broadly divided into two groups Fresh graduates seeking employment and seasoned professionals For personal occasions, the audience would majorly be well educated, wealthy individuals consciously wanting to maintain a particular public image and standard. ABOUT THE PROBLEM/ISSUE India is a country with a diverse culture and innumerable languages. Even though English has been a secondary language, it is now used all over the country as the language of official conduct. Though English language education is gaining momentum, people are still grounded and find it easier to think and express them in their mother tongue/regional language. When it comes to public expression of oneself, the language barrier become even more prominent inspite of clarity of thoughts. Our job would be to bridge this gap by articulating...
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...Cover Letters and other career correspondence Your letter is your introduction —it continues or starts a conversation about work or education Just as you start a conversation by introducing yourself, a résumé should always be sent with an accompanying letter. Picture yourself sitting face-to-face with a person doing work that is interesting. What would you say? What do you want to ensure they know about you before you leave the room? Your letter is a chance to make a great first impression or continue a conversation that has already been started. Your letter is something employers expect —it shows your professionalism and helps them get to know you Every time you submit a résumé, you should attach an accompanying letter. Even if they don’t specifically request it, employers expect documentation from you that shows your professionalism and potential contributions. What better way to start than by using a cover letter? Your letter should clearly show the match —it illustrates the connections between you and the work Some employers scan your résumé first, while others start with the cover letter. To increase your chances of being invited to an interview, ensure that both documents clearly show the match between what the employer needs and what you can contribute. Once you have made the match, remember that the letter is your chance to stand out as an individual from the many other qualified applicants. Include information that supports and points to your résumé, without...
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