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18Cover Letters: Write Letters That Employers Will Read!
Most employers won’t take the time to read long letters that don’t get to the point. They get many letters
from hopeful job candidates and most get thrown away. Take the time to write a letter that grabs attention
for you. Be brief and clear. Make your point quickly. Convince the employer to grant you an interview.
Make sure to send individual letter to each prospective employer. Address the letter directly to a
specific person if possible, and check for correct spelling of names and accurate job titles. Here are some
suggestions for an effective cover letter.
GRAB ATTENTION
The first sentence of the letter should
Tom Drake
grab the employer’s attention with a
573 West Delaney Street
bold sentence stating exactly what you
West Hills, CA 94002
want. State the actual title of the job
818-709-0000
Drake.t@msn.net
you’re seeking, or the general type of
work you’re look for.
February 20, 2006
SPARK INTEREST
Ms. Susan Pearson
Architect Design & Associates
Get interest by telling employers how
th
200 W. 85
Street
you got their name. If you got their
Encino, CA 90119
names from the Career Services Center,
or through friends or acquaintances
Dear Ms. Pearson,
who know the employers, use their
The position of draftsperson for the automotive industry seems tailor
names.
made for my qualifications. I found your advertisement on
MonsterTrak at the Career Services Center of Anytown College. I am
very excited about the possibility of working for your company
TALK ABOUT THE FIELD/COMPANY
because of your excellent reputation.
Explain why you chose their company—
good products, excellent reputation, know
I can bring a creative, self-motivated attitude to your design team, as
somebody who work there; describe samples
well as:
of what you know about the company or
▪
industry (products, customers, markets,
Skill in AUTOCAD
▪
way of doing business). Mention that you
Skills in producing prompt, accurate computer conversions of
want to work specifically for that company.
manually drafted blueprints and schematics.
▪
A strong track record of reliability and success at my previous
SUMMARIZE YOUR BEST POINTS
positions and the ability to work well as a member of a team.
List key skills, abilities or training that
Please let me know as soon as possible when we may meet for an
applies to each job. You may want to use
interview to discuss the drafting position. Thank you for your time and
“bullet points” that draw the eye and
consideration.
reader’s attention. Keep plenty of white
Sincerely,
space that is pleasing to the eye and easy
to read.
FINAL COMMENTS
Timothy Drake
Request that you would like to follow-
enclosure
Up and see if the employer could
Schedule some time to meet with you.
Thank employers for their time and consideration.
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