Cover Letters Made Easy

In addition to my information, please view the video on the following link....

http://education-portal.com/videos/Tips_for_Writing_a_Resume_Cover_Letter_Video.html


Cover letters ALWAYS accompany a resume when resumes are:

• mailed
• faxed
• emailed

Cover letters should be on paper that is used for the resume (resume paper is 24-32 pounds, white or off-white), with 1" margins (top, bottom, right and left) and using a font which can be read by all computers (highly recommend using ARIAL in a 10-12 point size).

Cover letters can be easier than you think if you keep the cover letter to three (3) paragraphs. The first paragraph states what job you are seeking, the second is a summary of how you can meet the employer's needs/wants and the third paragraph is a closing which will reiterate that you would like to discuss how you can help the employer.

The following is a sample of how a cover letter can be arranged....

First Middle Last name
your street address spelling every word out
City, OK ZIP
Email: email address Cellular: Phone w/area code


Date



Name of Decision Maker
Title
Company
Mailing Address
City, State zip

Dear name or Hiring Manager:

This letter and the enclosed resume are in response to your search for a name of the position to which you are applying. The skills and qualifications you mention closely match my experience.

Qualifications Desired My Qualifications

* list a skill they want * tell them what you can offer to fill the skill

* list a skill they want * tell them what you can offer to fill the skill

* list another skill they want * tell them how you meet their qualification

Name, I am excited about this position and look forward to meeting you to discuss how my qualifications could be of benefit to your endeavors. Should you have questions, please contact me at: phone number with area code. In the meantime, thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

leave 4-5 lines for your signature


Your complete name

Enclosure

Portfolio Check List

Whether you are visiting a potential employer to fill out an application or to interview, here are some items you MUST have in your portfolio...

• Resumes (3 to 5 copies)
• Black and blue pens
• List of questions to ask
• Your business card
• Your Personal Data Sheet (cheat sheet) printed and on a flashdrive
• Reference list
• Work samples

Before you leave the house, you might check the address to where you are reporting and print off a map (from mapquest, etc) and you should, if you are not familiar with the area, do a "dry run" to see if there is construction or obstacles along the route and give yourself plenty of time to arrive 10-15 minutes before the interview.

How are you spending your time?

Looking for a job in today's job market takes time - most likely more than you have spent in the past. Looking for a job is a full time job in normal economic times, however now don't be surprised if you spend more than 40 hours a week looking for a job.

Are you spending your time wisely? Consider the following success rates....

1-5% of the people looking on the INTERNET have success finding a job,
5-7% find success responding to a CLASSIFIED AD,
7% have success responding to a TRADE JOURNAL AD,
14% have success working with their STATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCY,
47% have success finding a job by WALKING INTO A COMPANY and talking to the decision maker,
12 % find a job by talking to TEACHERS,
33% of the job hunters find a job by telling their family, friends and neighbors that they are looking for a job,
69% of the job hunters find a job by COLD CALLING companies from the phone book and
84% of the people find jobs by working together in JOB CLUBS and COLD CALLING companies and sharing the information.

So....how are you spending your time? Wisely or are you spinning your wheels?