101 Best Cover Letters [Paperback]

Jay A. Block (Author), Michael Betrus (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1999

Beat out the competition for the best jobs

Create an image of accomplishment, professionalism, and competence that today’s employers are begging for! Job-seekers have paid hundreds of dollars for the expertise in these dynamic guides — and regarded every cent as well spent! With these job-landing tools on your desktop, you’ll have the same savvy working for you, for far, far less — with the same great results.

101 Best Resumes packs tried-and-proven advice you’ll use to:
*Create a resume that gets you in the door
*Target your resume for a specific positions - over 70 different categories are covered
*Experiment with traditional and new formats
*More!

101 Best Cover Letters shows you how to put together compelling letters to accompany your resume. Learn how to:
*Ignite interest with the first two sentences
*Turn references into endorsements
*Send your cover letter online
*Pick up smart interviewing tips...negotiate a higher salary use the Internet in your job search...work with recruiters... and much, much more!

Editorial Reviews

Review

Letters are scanned as pictures and are not readable on PC or PDA. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

From the Back Cover

Best cover letter secrets from the experts!

Brought to you by the authors of the best-selling 101 Best Resumes, this companion book offers first-rate cover letters from the experts! Prepared by experienced writers in the Professional Association of Resume Writers, the organization that certifies career document specialists, 101 Best Cover Letters gives you the benefit of the expertise that clients have gladly paid hundreds of dollars for. Packed with professional know-how, insight, and power, this high-energy collection of letters sells you to potential employers. Featuring examples of compelling cover letters to accompany every type of resume, 101 Best Cover Letters makes cover letters easy as P.I.E.

• Put intensity into your letters­­Emulate these examples and shine above the competition
• Interest­­Grab employers' attention with dynamic techniques
• Excellence­­Create an image of accomplishment, professionalism, and competence that fits employers' needs

101 Best Cover Letters gives you a wide variety of cover letters that work.

This book provides outstanding, proven sample cover letters that:

• Get your resume read attentively
• Ignite employers' interest with the first two sentences
• Communicate confidence, integrity, and competence
• Serve as both cover letters and resumes (10 examples)
• Work effectively for e-mail
• Generate invitations to interview
• Position yourself best to meet the needs of today's employers

The perfect companion to the bestselling 101 Best Resumes and 101 More Best Resumes, 101 Best Cover Letters gives you the edge in today's competitive job market. This is the ultimate guide for cutting through the clutter and the competition to land your dream job!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 223 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (April 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071342575
• ISBN-13: 978-0071342575
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #157,787 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #54 in Books > Business & Investing > Job Hunting & Careers > Resumes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Tips for writing cover, followup, and thank you letters., December 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: 101 Best Cover Letters (Paperback)

This book is aimed at the professional or technical person. This will not be helpful for the unskilled or blue collar worker. However, there are tips found in several sections of the book that are interesting and useful for everyone. As an unemployment consultant for those who are primarily not college educated nor professionals, I did not find this to be the best resource.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great sampling and advice, April 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: 101 Best Cover Letters (Paperback)

This book provides more strategic direction and advice on how to write leters than any others I've seen. These samplings don't just fill up the pages - you can really use them. The book includes letters for all different purposes and some grat street smart tips throughout.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT FOR THE NEWBIES or EXPERTS OUT THERE!, June 8, 2003

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Capricious Momma "Cindy Lou" (Hobbs, NM United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 101 Best Cover Letters (Paperback)

This book was a great investment! The cover letters give you examples to use in your own letter and show you the strengths found in each cover. I actually took a highlighter to this book and highlighted my favorite lines and ideas out of certain letters. I then implemented them into my letter. Great for everyone, the professional or the inexperienced. YOU NEED THIS BOOK!