4 Ways to Get a Job WhileStill Employed: Part Two.
B Y E R I C A H I L L
Write a cover letter specific
to each job.
It shows thehiring manager
that you are moreserious about
having the job thanother applicants are.
First M. LastName123 Street RdCity, AL [email protected]4567890
January 1, 2016
First M. LastName2TitleCompany456 Street RdCity, AL [email protected]7654321
Attn: First M. LastName2
How to Address
the cover letter
First Paragraph
State your full name
State anyone you know at thecompany who recommendedyou for the job, if applicable
State your educational andprofessional experiences withbrevity
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You are 50% more likely to get anoffer from an employer if you know
someone who works in the company.- E R I C A H I L L
Second Paragraph
Show your enthusiasm for theposition
Show you have gone on afact-finding mission abouttheir company on theirwebsite, through their socialmedia, and in the press.
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Third Paragraph
Start off the paragraph with,"My skills can be previewedby/in..."
Explain your experience andeducation in depth
Show why you would be thebest fit for the position
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Fourth Paragraph
Thank them kindly for takingthe time and putting in theeffort to review yourqualifications
Do not be afraid to make abold statement here
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EndingSign the cover letter with avalediction (e.g., Kind Regards,Sincerely, etc.)
Sign your written signature
Put your full name typed below it
Congratulations! You have finished your resumeand cover letter. These are huge steps to take in
your job search. These are the tools you willneed no matter what job you are after.
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- E R I C A H I L L
thank youT O T A K E Y O U R J O B S E A R C H T O T H E N E X T L E V E L ,
C H E C K B A C K N E X T W E E K F O R , “ P A R T T H R E E : C R E A T EY O U R O W N N E T W O R K . ” T H I S W I L L S H O W Y O U H O W T O
G E T T H E P E R F E C T L E G U P I N F I N D I N G Y O U R I D E A L J O B .
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