201 Killer Cover Letters (CD-ROM edition)201 Killer Cover Letters provides job seekers with an unbeatable competitive edge by arming them with surefire sample letters for every job-hunting situation. This edition of the bestselling guide includes the latest job-search techniques, tips for transferring job skills across industries, and ways to use the cover letter to anticipate and overcome "objectionable items or gaps in employment." Building on the success of the computer disk edition, the CD-ROM edition contains ready-to-download templates of all 201 letters, for CD-ROM-compatible computers, making it easier than ever for readers to tailor cover letters to specific situations. |
Contents
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Chapter 4 The Networking Letter | 35 |
Chapter 5 The Ad Response Resume Cover Letter A D R E S P O N S | 59 |
Chapter 6 The FollowUp Letter | 187 |
Chapter 7 The ThankYou Letter | 208 |
Chapter 8 The Make Something Happen Letter | 221 |
Chapter 9 Additional Jobhunting Letters | 244 |
Chapter 10 Killer Resources | 257 |
Index of Letters That Address Specific Issues | 261 |
Index of Letters by Industry and Job Title | 262 |
Alphabetical Listing of Letters | 267 |
About the Authors | 270 |
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References to this book
Writing for Quick Cash: Turn Your Way with Words Into Real Money Loriann Hoff Oberlin No preview available - 2004 |