Cover Letter
Every person sending a resume to an employer needs a cover letter! Even if an employer said to just send a resume, or a job advertisement did not mention to send a cover letter, always submit one along with your resume.
Reading your cover letter is how employers get to know a little about you. They want you to introduce yourself and briefly explain what you have to offer, when you are available, where you received your skills, why you wish to work for this employer and how you would be of benefit to the company. Remember the most important thing is to keep it brief. Many job seekers think they have to put every detail about themselves in their cover letters. Always keep it short and concise, with no more than three or four paragraphs.
Your letter should also be specific to each employer you contact - not just a form letter. Try to highlight areas where your skills and/or experience are appropriate for the position you're seeking. For your convenience, this web site contains a sample cover letter outline, and a cover letter template. You can use the outline and template to create and print your own cover letters. Or visit the Hancock County JOBsolutions office for help.
For your convenience, this web site contains a sample cover letter outline, and a cover letter template in Microsoft Word document format. You can use the outline and template to create and print your own cover letters.
sjb/files/userfiles/Cover_Letter_Outline.doc (Microsoft Word format) click here to download a cover letter template (Microsoft Word format)
Further information about cover letters can be obtained from the following web site links:
About Cover Letters
http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/cletters.cfm
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Cover Letter by Susan Ireland
http://susanireland.com/coverletterwork.htm
The Dynamic Cover Letters Formula by Katherine Hansen and Randall Hansen
http://www.quintcareers.com/cover_letters.html
Best College Cover Letters
http://www.collegegrad.com/book/4-0.shtml
