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Crafting an Amazing Cover Letter: Your Gateway to Professional Success

In the competitive job market of today, a well-crafted cover letter can be the key to unlocking new
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Then “ask yourself how you can cut half of it,” Godfred says. The opening lines also express a
genuine interest in this specific firm. I started by doing some research on LinkedIn to find who I
believed to be the hiring manager (her name was Emmy). But when you’re writing a cover letter, you
probably find yourself staring at a blank Word document wishing the right words would will
themselves onto the page. You're putting yourself at the mercy of the company's data practices and,
if they don't follow good data security practices, you could end up doing your best Jason Bateman
impression chasing down data thieves in Florida. 2. Tell A Story In Your Opening Paragraph This is
an overarching theme that you want to include in each section of your cover letter. What does it
mean to write a cover letter for a resume. You may not be able to apply to as many jobs, but you’ll
have a better response rate. After leaving Crabapple Media, I enrolled in a local coding bootcamp. In
fact, it caused applications for art history degrees to jump up 25% in the years following its
publication. You haven’t followed a straightforward career path and your past job titles don’t show
the extent of your qualifications. But if we were, here are just a few ideas for what I would do once
in the role. Ryan Kahn —Muse career coach and founder of The Hired Group —calls this your pitch.
Is a letter of intent different from a cover letter. There are relevant keywords and phrases, sure, but
they’re not just thrown in there. In order to make that easy for you, I’m including a copy of the
cover letter templates that I used to land an interview at Google so you can see exactly how I wrote
it. I spend some of my research time on gaming forums and watching Twitch streams and Let’s Plays
to see what really matters to the audience and how they talk about it. When you put each component
in its proper place (and remove any parts that don’t fit), you create a complete picture. The kind that
paints a picture, tells a story, and maybe even makes them smile. My hope is that this guide will give
you a framework that enables you to efficiently craft cover letters that are more likely to get you
hired. Target the jobs you’re most closely drawn to and qualified for and give them all your energy,
rather than trying to churn out hundreds of cover letters, Kahn says. How to write a cover letter
hiring managers will love OK, you’re sold on how important cover letters are. In the final section of
your cover letter you want to mention this project and include a call to action to discuss it. The
career change cover letter example Cover letters can play a big part in helping career changers prove
their qualifications—especially when it’s unclear how their skills transfer over to this new field. Put
that experience to work as a consultant for executives looking to level up their communications
strategy. The company has very specific needs, so don’t think they are going to change the entire
nature of the position to accommodate your availability. So I decided I shouldn’t—and immediately
went to check out job openings at the company. When I asked my audience to choose between a
guide on cover letters, resumes or LinkedIn profiles, cover letters won out by a significant margin.
Last December, I ousted our company’s top salesperson from his spot—and he hasn’t seen it since.
You want to play it safe and conservative with your application materials. He’s in the education
vertical and spends a significant amount of time at rural schools.
Be clear and concise about what is included in the email and identify the position you are applying
for. Rather than trying to spin what I had, I went out and built the experience myself by starting a
digital marketing firm. A group of us IT folks were sitting around talking about our favorite Pacific
Northwest companies this morning (coincidentally, over coffee). Then try to match them in the letter
in a way that will appeal to the employer’s self-interest. As an account executive for your company,
I’d bring that same drive and systematic approach for meeting longer-term targets to my sales
quotas. ”. You might pull out these details that match you well. In other words, the part where you’re
“selling yourself for the position and why you’re qualified for it.” Additionally, Godfred says, “If
you’re someone who’s transitioning careers, and you need to explain that transition, you do it there.”.
But what works for one person in one industry or role might not work for a similar person in a
different situation. One specific project involving creating personalized emails for customers drew
more people to come back to our site after 30 days than direct paid ad campaigns, leading to a 112%
increase in revenue from the last quarter. We'll help you make sure that your cover letter is so
irresistible that you'll get an interview from almost every application you submit. Be sure to include
positive traits like “Focused,” “Hard Working,” and “Results Oriented” While all of this advice is
technically correct, did you feel your confidence skyrocket when you went back to type out that first
sentence. Anyone who doesn’t follow this step has a ZERO chance of being brought in for an
interview. After about three years of trying out different roles at early-stage startups around San
Francisco, watching more “ find your passion “ keynotes than I’d like to admit, and assuring my
parents that, yes, I actually do have a real job, I’m starting to come to terms with the fact that I’m
happiest when I’m doing two things: writing great content and getting it out into the world. I
managed the entire sales process from cold outreach, to closing, to servicing the accounts on your
platform. What better to kick off your cover letter than a little flattery. While you won’t find the title
“community manager” listed on my resume, I’ve actually been bringing people together online and
off for three years while running my own blog and series of meetups. So when I heard about
FantasyPets last year, I immediately started following news about your development process, and
that’s how I saw your post looking for a marketing strategist. If your cover letter is well-written, your
initial impression gets more of a boost. I also take an hour every Friday to reflect on what I could’ve
done better in the previous week—so that I’m always improving. Balance is essential: don’t be too
wacky, or it will turn off the reader. Pick out a few leading job requirements, and connect your work
history examples to those requirements. I appreciate your consideration for the marketing strategist
role and hope to speak with you soon. But if you need someone who can dig into data, see what’s
working (and what’s not), and challenge the status quo, let’s talk. I spearheaded an initiative where
we tested and analyzed several revenue models that maximized adoption rates and profit margins.
You want to play it safe and conservative with your application materials. Want the inside info on
landing a dream job regardless of your background and without applying online. Please contact me at
your convenience and let me know how I can help you. As an SDR, I break my quarterly sales goals
down month-by-month and then week-by-week—so that I always know whether I’m ahead, behind,
or on-track. Each week, I pitch and write at least one article, from 250-word news items to 900-word
advice pieces to even longer profiles, features, and personal essays. Don’t just write whatever comes
to mind as a throwaway and whatever you do, don’t leave it empty.
In my current role as social media manager at Phun Inc., I proposed a campaign across Twitter,
Instagram, and TikTok based on competitor research and analysis of our social campaigns for similar
games to go along with the launch of the mobile game FarmWorld. In addition, I’ve done some
research on your team and have come to understand that your largest challenge is around successfully
growing smaller accounts at scale. This is why I’m thrilled to submit my application for a role as
email marketing manager at your company. If you want to be a developer, take a few coding courses
and build something cool. We need to craft a good cover letter to help boost our chances, but we
don’t want to spend several hours doing so because there are far better ways to spend our time to get
results during the job search. If you’re looking for someone who can follow orders to the T and
doesn’t like to rock the boat, I’m probably not the right candidate. So you’ll want to scatter relevant
keywords from the job description throughout your cover letter where it makes sense. In addition to
asking them if they spot any errors, you should ask them two questions. Do your research on the
company (and check out their Muse profile if they have one) to find out. Don’t just write whatever
comes to mind as a throwaway and whatever you do, don’t leave it empty. To his surprise, Astro
wrote him back within the week mentioning that he’d look into it. Last December, I ousted our
company’s top salesperson from his spot—and he hasn’t seen it since. Go easy on the enthusiasm:
We can’t tell you how many cover letters we’ve seen from people who are “absolutely thrilled for the
opportunity” or “very excitedly applying!” Yes, you want to show personality, creativity, and
excitement. What about your personality, passion, or work ethic made you especially good at getting
the job done. With all of that in mind, here’s the cover letter I wrote: Austin’s Cover Letter Template
Dear Emmy Anlyan, I grew up with Google. I did a quick Google search for “How To Write A
Cover Letter.” Here are a few things the “experts” recommend: Assess the employer’s needs and
your skills. Do you love their brand voice or approach to product development. You may not be able
to apply to as many jobs, but you’ll have a better response rate. I’ve been giving my friends and
family free style advice since I was 10, and recently decided it’s time I get paid for it. Rather than
trying to spin what I had, I went out and built the experience myself by starting a digital marketing
firm. I don’t think it panned out but the fact that the communication took place over a tiny town in
South Carolina sold me. Here’s an example cover letter that follows this advice. Use The Muse to
find a job at a company with a culture you love. Here’s our guide on what to include and how to
format them. By adding context to how their projects were created, monitored, and completed,
they’re able to show just how results-driven they are and how they’ve successfully leveraged some
of the skills the company is looking for. Our cost per lead was half of the competition and we did it
all for less than the commission the realtor would have made on a single house (including ad spend).
I was an hour out from hosting my first big dinner party when I realized I had forgotten to pick up
the white wine. What makes you such a standout among Seattle-based corporations. In other words,
the part where you’re “selling yourself for the position and why you’re qualified for it.” Additionally,
Godfred says, “If you’re someone who’s transitioning careers, and you need to explain that
transition, you do it there.”. There is so much conflicting “expert” advice online it makes you feel
like you’re shooting in the dark.
In order to be as accurate as possible, I went out and spoke to recruiters from Google, Microsoft,
and a few Wall Street firms on top of my own research. If you try to beat them at their own game,
you’re going to lose 9 times out of 10. The Truth About Cover Letters Before we dive into the
actionable stuff, I want to provide some context on where cover letters fit in the hiring process.
These will likely be the most important qualifications. Why were all of these people suddenly
interested in field previously considered to be “boring?” Because Dan Brown fed historical facts in
the context of an interesting story. Go easy on the enthusiasm: We can’t tell you how many cover
letters we’ve seen from people who are “absolutely thrilled for the opportunity” or “very excitedly
applying!” Yes, you want to show personality, creativity, and excitement. And, if you use me, you’ll
have some sort of guarantee that you can sleep soundly as those tens of thousands of copies are
rolling off the presses. Simply put, you want to paint a fuller picture of what experiences and
accomplishments make you a great hire and show off what you can sashay through their doors with
and deliver once you land the job. Make clear and persuasive connections between your experiences
and the skills required to excel in the job, using the skills listed in the job announcement’s “Preferred
Qualifications” section as your guide. The bottom line with cover letters is this: They matter, much
more than the naysayers will have you believe. During my time here, I implemented a new calendar
system that ensures timely filing of court papers. But if you need someone who can dig into data, see
what’s working (and what’s not), and challenge the status quo, let’s talk. We need to craft a good
cover letter to help boost our chances, but we don’t want to spend several hours doing so because
there are far better ways to spend our time to get results during the job search. I’d speak openly
about the challenges I faced, the mistakes I made, and why I went through it all in the first place.
But you should feel free to let them know that you’re excited to talk with them soon. Learn more
about The Interview Guys on our About Us page. When I was seven, I wanted to be the GEICO
gecko when I grew up. I managed the entire sales process from cold outreach, to closing, to
servicing the accounts on your platform. It is generally pretty ineffective and a waste of your time or
resources. Have a look at this alphabetical list of great cover letter examples listed by occupation.
Similar to the impact cover letter, the author lists some of the more important qualities they bring to
the table, doing a bit of keyword inclusion and resume gap explaining along the way. Your cover
letter is the best way to introduce yourself to a hiring manager—who you are, what you have to
offer, and why you want the job—but you have an extremely limited amount of space to do it. The
Balance is part of the Dotdash Meredith publishing family. But you still might be thinking
something to the effect of: Does anyone really read cover letters. Typos, grammatical errors, and
general sloppiness This is the most obvious and most common issue. The good news is, I bring more
to the table than just an overbearing mom. Spiegel Law Firm’s 20 years in practice proves that the
firm has strong values and excellent attorneys, and I’d be eager to join such a talented team. The
ideal length for a cover letter is 3-5 paragraphs. I thrive in busy, ever-changing environments that
require me to communicate clearly and concisely. Remember the ATS: Much like your resume,
applicant tracking systems, or ATSs, will be sifting through your cover letter.
Hopefully these cover letter examples help as you go to tackle your own. The opening lines also
express a genuine interest in this specific firm. I would be so excited to use my experience to help
Arabesque Weekly achieve its goals. We say: A cookie cutter cover letter intro feels as outdated as a
Hotmail address. Regurgitating your resume in a slightly different format Your cover letter is a space
for you to truly differentiate yourself. If you’d like, I can get some samples out to you within 24
hours. This is your opportunity to sell your qualifications to the company, so take the time to make
your letter stand out from the crowd of applicants. When I asked my audience to choose between a
guide on cover letters, resumes or LinkedIn profiles, cover letters won out by a significant margin.
You should also have a good handle on what mistakes to avoid so your cover letter makes an
awesome first impression. But you should feel free to let them know that you’re excited to talk with
them soon. Tips for writing an effective cover letter Here are a few pointers to guide you as you use
our example cover letter openings—we’re getting there, we promise!—to craft your own. Is a letter
of intent different from a cover letter. You're putting yourself at the mercy of the company's data
practices and, if they don't follow good data security practices, you could end up doing your best
Jason Bateman impression chasing down data thieves in Florida. 2. Tell A Story In Your Opening
Paragraph This is an overarching theme that you want to include in each section of your cover letter.
You might want to use your opening to mention how you love pie so much that when you were in
the 4th grade, you took the blue ribbon in the National Cherry Festival pie-eating contest. Consider
writing in the company’s “voice”: Cover letters are a great way to show that you understand the
environment and culture of the company and industry. If you start your cover letter off talking about
your passions and how they relate to the job, you’re telling the reader that you’ll be an engaged and
motivated employee who’s likely to stick around. Reviewing examples also gives you ideas for the
language you might want to use, the information you should include, and how to format the letter so
all the required information is included and there is plenty of white space on the page. Since the
reader wasn’t expecting to receive this, you really need to catch their attention and sell yourself, but
most importantly, quickly demonstrate how you will add value to their company. If you don’t have a
story that immediately jumps to mind, the best way to get one is by talking to people who work at
the company. Using your recipient’s name quickly makes your cover letter stand out. We want to
make it as easy as possible for this person to learn more about us and get in contact if they want. The
good news is that it’s also the easiest mistake to fix. In the current tight job market, employers try to
make it easier for people to apply for their positions. You can also use the end of your letter to add
important details—like, say, the fact that you’re willing to relocate for the job. Because while
everyone likes a compliment, no one likes obvious self-serving B.S. Plus, there are some important
keywords in there like “calendar system,” “bachelor’s degree,” “paralegal certificate,” and
“LexisNexis.” The impact cover letter example The impact cover letter puts your accomplishments
front and center rather than organizing your paragraphs by past roles. After all, if you don’t mention
this right up front, anything that comes after this will be a total waste of time, and hiring managers
value their time more than anything. You can check out this article if you want to know how to find
someone’s corporate email address. 3. Highlight What You Bring To The Role The second section of
your cover letter should showcase what you’re going to bring to the role by talking about your past
achievements. If you’re applying for a Project Manager role, are you including Project Manager,
Project Management, PMP, or something similar in your cover letter. Do your research on the
company (and check out their Muse profile if they have one) to find out.
You should also have a good handle on what mistakes to avoid so your cover letter makes an
awesome first impression. Set your letter aside for a day or even just a few hours, and then read
through it again with fresh eyes—you’ll probably notice some changes you want to make. However,
adding that business class on your resume when you’re 4-5 years out of college isn’t going to help
much. His advice and insights have been shared and featured by publications such as Forbes,
Entrepreneur, CNBC and more as well as educational institutions such as the University of
Michigan, Penn State, Northeastern and others. Reviewing cover letter samples is a great place to
start before writing your own letter. When I attended SXSW for the first time last month, I didn’t
want to leave. Finally, I had spoken to several Google employees who all told me that “Googliness”
(cultural fit) was a huge factor in the company’s hiring decisions. Alison Doyle is one of the nation’s
foremost career experts. Even if a cover letter isn’t requested, it’s a good move to include one
anyway. As an SDR, I break my quarterly sales goals down month-by-month and then week-by-
week—so that I always know whether I’m ahead, behind, or on-track. Click here to get the 5 free
strategies that my students have used to land jobs at Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and more without
applying online. You want to play it safe and conservative with your application materials. Never
attach it as a separate document, or the recipient probably won’t open it. I thrive in busy, ever-
changing environments that require me to communicate clearly and concisely. Similar to the impact
cover letter, the author lists some of the more important qualities they bring to the table, doing a bit
of keyword inclusion and resume gap explaining along the way. With these strategies, I’ve met my
goals for meetings set 10 out of the last 10 quarters and actually averaged 114% to goal for finding
leads that eventually turned into sales over every quarter last year. We'll help you make sure that your
cover letter is so irresistible that you'll get an interview from almost every application you submit.
Because I’m someone who wholeheartedly believes in the power of sharing ideas in online communal
spaces, and I’m positive that I can help spark meaningful conversations as your next social media
assistant.” When I was growing up, I wanted to be one of those people who pretend to be statues on
the street. Again, if you feel like your experience is lacking, get out there are create your own! 4. And
regardless, you don’t want to miss the opportunity to tell prospective employers who you are,
showcase why they should hire you, and stand out above all the other candidates. You still need to
explain how you add value to the company. While you can use a template to format your cover
letter, you’ll want to write the bulk of it yourself. Finally, you can coordinate your cover letter with
your resume. When I asked my audience to choose between a guide on cover letters, resumes or
LinkedIn profiles, cover letters won out by a significant margin. When applying for a job, it's always
a good idea to include a cover letter, unless the employer specifies that they only want an application
or a resume. I don’t think it panned out but the fact that the communication took place over a tiny
town in South Carolina sold me. So you want it to be memorable, friendly, conversational, and
hyper-relevant to the job you’re pursuing. As we neared our new home, I noticed with intrigue the
many wind turbines dotting the landscape. Addressing your recipient by name shows them that
you’re willing to put that extra work in. I’m a sucker for a good subject line—“Take a Vitamin-
ute—We’ll A-B-C You Soon” being my favorite—and the way your email content feels both fun and
expert-backed really speaks to me.

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