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Welcome to WB's Cover Letter
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Writing a
cover letter is hard, especially when you have no
inspiration. The worst part about it is that you
have to tailor your cover letter for each job that you
are applying to. Sounds like a lot of work?
It is, but there are ways to be smart about it.
For instance, you don't have to rewrite your cover
letter from top to bottom for each application, but may
only need to adjust parts of your cover letter to
reflect the specific requirements of each job.
With a proper structure, you may be able to replace only
the introduction of your cover letter and make some
twitching here and there and voila! You have a
brand new and tailored cover letter ready to go.
As you write
your cover letter, keep in mind that it is not intended
to duplicate your resume. Its role is to highlight
key aspects of your candidacy that you believe deserve
mention. Try to capture the reader's attention
enough so that he or she will want to pay closer
attention to your resume. Be positive, be
personable and focus on what you can contribute to the
organization.
The first
impression that the recruiter will have of you will be
through your cover letter. That first impression
can carry you a long way and is your opportunity to put
some "personality" to your otherwise impersonal resume.
Words talk and whether or not you are interested in the
position will emanate from your cover letter more
apparently than you might think. That said, pump
yourself up before you sit down to write your cover
letter and write each word with conviction.
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At the Essence of
Cover
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Salutations count. Your cover letter should be
addressed to a specific person if possible. |
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Showing
interest in a position is as important as being
qualified for a position. |
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A good
letter is one that leaves an impression. |
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Writing a cover letter is one of the hardest things to
do. Some people even think that cover letters are
harder to write than resumes. There are no real
guidelines to write a cover letter, as opposed to resume
writing. The only safe piece of advice when
writing a cover letter is to give the impression that
you know what you are writing about and that you are
aware of the current trends in the industry. We
suggest that you keep up to date by reading trade
magazines. We offer free subscriptions to trade
publications. Please see our
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