A Really Great Resume Cover Letter

Jun 20

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.

About the Author
Frank Roche

Frank started IFRACTAL over 7 years ago with Sarah Chambers. Together, they've created HR communications and HR software for some of the world's leading companies. Frank is also studying Flamenco guitar and origami.

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  1. oniger76 says:
    June 24, 2007 at 6:58 am

    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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  2. charise says:
    June 27, 2008 at 2:22 am

    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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