LEARN THE MAGIC SENTENCE EMPLOYERS CANNOT IGNORE
The purpose of this article is to provide you with a few effective tips to writing a great cover letter and hopefully set you apart from he crowd.
TIP #1: Add a heading
Rather than starting out with the typical, "Dear Mr/Mrs So-and-so," followed by the opening paragraph - insert a bold-faced AND centered heading just after the greeting. Here's an example:
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Dear Mr. Jones:
I am confident that I will be a valuable asset to your organization as I possess massive initiative, a winning attitude, and the drive to put forth the extra effort to stand apart from the crowd.
[opening paragraph]
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NOTE: I may have been unable to center this heading in this article; however, you would want to
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The point is, this grabs the attention of the reader, illustrates that you are willing to put forth the extra effort, and DOES help you stand out in the crowd.
TIP #2: Ask for an interview
Remember, your goal is to get an interview. Just writing about your accomplishments, how you would be an ideal fit, etc., etc., etc,. is nice, but you have to state your objective and ask the reader to take some sort of action. This is exactly what advertisers do - and it works. After you have "set the stage," try putting this in your letter:
"Please contact me to set up an interview. I would love to meet in person and discuss in detail, how I would contribute to your organizational goals...." [notice I bolded "contact me"]
Again, most people don't do this, so you are setting yourself apart, illustrating that you are a "go-getter," and willing to do more the average applicant.
TIP #3: The MAGIC Sentence
FACT: There's ONE highly studied and PROVEN sentence that is found in less than .001% of cover letters, yet it is the most influential statement you can make to get the interview. To see and use this sentence, click the "MAGIC SENTENCE" link in this article's signature/autobiography box and get immediate