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Cover Letters and Thank-You Notes
Cover LettersYour cover letter may be your only chance to get your resume read. Never send a generic cover letter. Always focus on the specific requirements of the position or part, and use a businesslike but enthusiastic tone.Keep your letter brief, no more than a page, and focus on the strengths you will bring to the position. In other words, ask not what the employer can do for you, but what you can do for the employer. If writing is not your strong suit, have a better writer read your letter and resume to check for grammar, style, and spelling. Always make sure your resume is free of typographical errors. Many employers reject a candidate, no matter how well qualified, if a resume contains a single typo. Thank-You NotesImmediately after an interview, write a brief thank-you note (snail mail, not e-mail) to the person who interviewed you. Many applicants overlook this small but important detail. This gesture may just float your application to the top of the heap.Also remember to thank (preferably in writing) everyone who helps you along your career path. The helpful receptionist who guided you through the agency's hierarchy to just the right person, the upstairs neighbor who alerted you to an upcoming audition, and the member of your network who tipped you off to the perfect job all deserve your gratitude. |
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