One of the things that always amazes me is that people use exactly the same cover letter and exactly the same CV to apply for every single job.
That’s not the way to go. With recruiters receiving so many applications per advertised position the secret is to customize.
Today we’ll look at cover letter customization.
The following cover letter sample gives an idea of what most job hunters should do when composing these. It consists of only a very few paragraphs, and is therefore short and easy to read. The reason for this sample being short is simply because hiring managers are extremely busy and will not read long letters. They may glance at them, or skim them for statements that jump out at them, but they probably will not have time to read them. Use this sample when composing your own cover letters, and you’ll save time and get more interviews.
Written by Jimmy Sweeney
Just like the late, great Rodney Dangerfield, the “humble” cover letter gets no respect.
Job-seekers spend so much time and energy on their resumes they’ve got nothing left to offer their poor, neglected cover letters.
Big, BIG mistake!
It is the well-written cover letter not the resume that can single-handedly land you more job interviews. The cover letter is your one chance to really “market” yourself to an employer using proven marketing strategies rarely found in the typical cover letter.
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