Tag: cover letter
October 11, 2011|How to find a job| No comments yet
The lost art of the cover letter - the first thing that a potential employer sees. The cover letter should let the employer know within the first three lines that you are a professional problem solver. This goes for any industry. Remember those words. Professional problem solver. Everything that you write in your cover letter will relate to this theme. Begin with a joke Not comedy funny joke, because you are not a comedian. Something relevant to the company that lightens the mood. If there are any interesting facts about the company or the person with whom you will be…
October 10, 2011|How to find a job| No comments yet
Little things can make a huge difference between writing a cover letter that is noticed and one that is ignored. Every cover letter should be customized towards the job for which you are applying. Clear, concise error-free and grammatically correct cover letters is your first introduction to a potential employer. Making the right impression can separate you from other candidates. Below are five tips for writing winning cover letters. 1. Select an appropriate cover letter. Generally, there are three types of cover letters: networking, letters of interest and application. Use the networking cover letter if you are requesting assistance or…
September 14, 2011|How to find a job| No comments yet
Dear Company Representative, Attached is my application for the Senior Staff Editor position. At your convenience, I’d love the opportunity to sit down with you and discuss this position and what I can bring to The Global Journal. Please find my included resume, highlighting my qualifications and experience in writing. In seven years of working for The Daily News, I have developed skills in the areas of research and communication that I look forward to bringing to this employment opportunity. I believe strongly in The Global Journal’s mission of bringing light to pertinent issues facing our world. Journalistic integrity is…
