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cv · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:47 pm Post subject: Cover Letter Samples

A good cover letter can go a long way in landing you a job interview. If you know what to include in your cover letter, you will definitely increase your odds of obtaining an interview. Remember, the main point of a cover letter is to let the hiring manager learn more about you and your personality.

The cover letter is your initial introduction to a company. You need to write clearly and effectively, and make sure that your letter sets you apart from all of the other applicants.

Check out the links below to our sample cover letters. These letters are a great jumping off point for several common job situations.

Cover Letter Summaries

Career Change
If you are looking for a career change be sure to include your reason for leaving you current industry in your cover letter. See the sample below for ideas.

General
A cover letter is your initial introduction to a company. Below is a sample letter that can be used for any situation.

Job Ad
If you are applying for a job you found via an ad remember to acknowledge this in your cover letter. See the sample below.

Online Ad
Online jobs ads are the wave of the future. If you happen to find a job through an online board, be sure to mention it in your cover letter.

Salary Requirement
If you are asked for a salary requirement be sure to include it in your cover letter. If you don't you may get passed by.

Cold Contact
A cover letter is especially important when approaching someone out of the blue. See the sample below for ideas on where to start.

Head Hunter
This cover letter is not like one you would send directly to a company. Follow the format below for more success.

Military Transition
If you are applying for a job after serving in the military be sure to say so. Your military service can go a long way in obtaining an interview.

Referral
Do not forget to mention who referred you. Forget this, and your letter will find the junk pile.

Email
In the internet age email cover letters are becoming more and more popular. Click on the link below to get started.

Internship
Applying for an internship is different than applying for a regular job. Be sure to accentuate your academic achievements.

New College Grad
Finding a job right after graduation can be difficult. Check out the sample cover letter below for help.

Guest · Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 5:21 am Post subject:

This was some very good information. I thank you for taking the time to share this with everyone. I really needed this!

This has helped me already, I have printed this off and I'm already starting to this info. MS

James · Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 12:34 am Post subject:

yes I agree this is fanstastic information. It's given me some great ideas about what to write, sometimes I don't know where to start. Confused

One thing might be worth saying here is, I heard that it's good to slightly change it around a bit, especially if you're applying for a job at a big company - HR people have probably seen hundreds of cover letters and can spot a copy'n'paste job straight away. Probably if you're applying at a small place it's not so much of a problem Cool

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Ola · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:20 am Post subject:

great to also include in your Cover Letter why you believe you are best person for the Job advertise, however you don't want to rehearse what is already in your CV or Resume.

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safri · Expert Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Posts: 213 Career Advice: +1/-1

Hi admin, great sources!

James, a cover letter should be personalized in the content but it can remain the same in what the structure is concerned. I mean HR people do see cover letter everyday and the probably see the same letter 100 times in a day, but they are also busy and may be more comfortable with the fixed structure.

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