Drewhop Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Ok its been about 10 years since i had to do this so i have to say i am not good at this type of stuff. I need to help her write a cover letter for a job. I can give more details in private but why would i want to get more competition for her. I tried searching for example cover letters but i did not come up with anything that was actually helpful. Basically what does a cover letter consist of and what is the best way to tailor it to fit a specific job? Thanks for any help Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 I would suggest not even having a cover letter unless it is very specific and very well written. A good resume can go very far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTurbo Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Depending on type of job, I'd say forgo the cover letter too. But, if its a career starter, then a cover letter is highly recommended. I've worked for two places who wouldn't look at resume without a cover letter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Ok its been about 10 years since i had to do this so i have to say i am not good at this type of stuff. I need to help her write a cover letter for a job. I can give more details in private but why would i want to get more competition for her. I tried searching for example cover letters but i did not come up with anything that was actually helpful. Basically what does a cover letter consist of and what is the best way to tailor it to fit a specific job? Thanks for any help Andy Read http://www.trincoll.edu/depts/career/guides/cover_ltr.shtml 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TURBOED Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/549/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Read http://www.trincoll.edu/depts/career/guides/cover_ltr.shtml You rule +rep for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 ignore the people saying no cover letter... ALWAYS make a cover letter and also follow up with a thank you letter after the interview. I have always done this and every interview that I've ever been on, I've gotten offered the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Read http://www.trincoll.edu/depts/career/guides/cover_ltr.shtml Andy, I think the link trowa provided is a good one. That website has a lot of helpful hints, and it says to do a lot of what I'd advise. Cover letters are, IMO, vital. Similarly, as previously posted, follow-up thank you letters are important. When done correctly, both convey a sense of professionalism that can only serve to enhance your chances in obtaining the position. Certainly, there are some professions in which cover letters and the like are more - and less - important. Yet, as a rule of thumb, you should use them. I can share with you some of the cover letters and follow-up thank you letters that I've used, if you're interested. Good luck with things, and let me know if there's something in particular you think I can help with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 I helped the wife throw a cover letter together today using the link Trowa provided thanks again. you got a pm Doc Thanks again any help on a thank you letter would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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