A Really Great Resume Cover Letter

You only get one chance to make a first impression. That goes double for the cover letter that you attach to your resume.

I’ve seen some bad ones, which is why I was intrigued by an article titled What Does a Good Cover Look Like? on Ask a Manager. It’s an example of a really great resume cover letter.

Wouldn’t it be cool to put a reference to this letter on your career site? Wouldn’t it be great to give candidates a cover letter roadmap? I’ll bet you recruiting managers out there have seen a lot of good ones — and a lot of bad ones. Why not show your potential employees what success looks like right off the bat? Sometimes your best candidates just don’t know how to write a knockout cover letter. You can help.

Posted on June 20, 2007 by Frank Roche
Filed Under Recruiting, Writing

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oniger76 1 year ago 1 point
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It is very important for applicants to have some view on what really is to be their cover letter based on the position they are applying. I have some free sample cover letter on http:www.lettercover.com. You might find one suited for you.

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http://www.lettercover.com

charise 4 months ago 1 point
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Cover letter plays important role in landing a job. It must be well-written and attractive in the eyes of your potential employers.

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http://officewriting.com