Cover Letter

Five Strategies for Conveying "I'm a Will-Do Person" in Your Job Search Documents

By debrayThu, 09/02/2010 - 13:13

by Deborah S. Ray

Although many potential employers do look to match an applicant's skills, experience, and knowledge to the job they're filling, they are really looking for one basic thing: Can--and will--this person do the job that they need done? With that in mind, your goal is not only to showcase your relevant skills, knowledge, and experience, but to also convey that you're the "will do" person they need.

Continue Reading

Developing a Follow-up Thank You Letter

By debrayThu, 09/02/2010 - 13:09

by Deborah S. Ray

Question: I just got back from a job interview. I'm interested in the position, and they seemed pretty enthusiastic about my experience and qualifications. Now what? Should I send a follow up thank you letter? If so, should I send a business letter, email message, or hand-written card? And, what should I say?

Good thinking! In general, you should indeed consider sending thank you letters after job interviews, as doing so can offer some specific benefits:

  • It can help you get the attention of potential employers.

Continue Reading

Ten Strategies for Conveying "I'm a Will-Do Person" in Your Job Search

By debrayThu, 09/02/2010 - 12:12

by Deborah S. Ray

Searching for a job is hard work, no doubt, and it often isn't as simple as sending out a general resume and strolling through an interview process. Instead, it's often a multi-phase process that takes time and effort: You update your resume. You craft a letter of application. You select samples from past projects that best showcase relevant skills. You then go to the interview and show your stuff. That's a lot of work--even for people who are practiced in the job search process.

Continue Reading

Get More Interviews with a T-Letter

By debrayWed, 04/07/2010 - 09:52

by Tom Murrell

The traditional approach has you developing a standard resume and writing a cover letter to accompany it for every job situation. A T-letter is like a cover letter, except that it doesn't "cover" anything. After an introductory paragraph, the T-letter includes two columns. In the left column, you list the prospective employer's job requirements; in the right column, you list your qualifications as they match the job requirements. The T-letter focuses on what the initial screening person needs to know to qualify you for the next step: The interview.

Continue Reading