You're no idiot, of course. You read the classifieds every day, call your career counselors by their first names, and even help your friends write winning resumes. But when it comes to composing a fantastic cover letter, you feel like someone just slammed the job-opportunity door on your foot. Don't give up yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to The Perfect Cover Letter shows you how to write a cover letter taht convinces employers to call you for an interview. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not too great for New Grads,
By Expecting more (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Cover Letter (Paperback)
This book does offer some good tips but I wish that it had a better section for New Grads. If you've been in the business world for a few years then this book does offer some good advice. However, if you're just out of school, you might want to consider another book.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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I may be a complete idiot, but...,
By Elle A. (Brooklyn, New York) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Cover Letter (Paperback)
What a disappointment! This book is really geared towards people with a wealth of experience. Every example seems to cite 12 years of X, successful projects in Y, AND you're friends with the hiring manager. (I'd assume, though, that with all that under your belt, you've probably written a cover letter or two.) If you're a new grad or don't have a background in your field, you're not going to find much help here.
Another issue I had with the book - the resumes can be incredibly corny. I like puns and googled quotes as much as the next person, but I would never include them on a resume. I found a lot of the resumes lacked sophistication in exchange for a more 'personal, informal' tone. Overall, I didn't get much help from the book and would recommend passing on this one.
6 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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Great Book,
This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Cover Letter (Paperback)
Great book!You can forget about writing boring cover letter that is becoming predictable by using this book as a guide. Susan did a great job by using lots of example, regardless of the situation you are in. I think it is a must for any serious job-seeker.
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Strategy is the magic word behind big success stories: Fortune 500 companies, Olympic champions, life-saving humanitarian efforts, Nobel Prize winners... your job search! Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bullet point statements, broadcast letter, cover letter strategy, job search letter, dynamite cover letter, job objective statement, passive close, start your letter, first cover letter, good news letter, achievement statements, complimentary close, informational interview, enclosed resume, office next week, hiring manager, two short paragraphs, simplified format, block format, marketing imagination, call the employer, inside address, salary history Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Aunt Louise, Watch Out, The Least You Need, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Research Smarts, San Jose, Step Three-The Pitch, The Complete Idiot's Guide, Yellow Pages, Cynthia Roberts, Ellen Tracy, Perfect Resume, Ralph Lauren, Rules of the Road, Step Four-Closing the Sale, Step One-Set the Stage, Accounting Manager, Henry Ford-founder, Monster Cable, Pretty Darn Smart, Step Two-Follow My Lead, Alex Beckenridge, Brenda Brenner New!
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- The Unofficial Guide to Hot Careers by Shelly Field in Back Matter
- The Complete Idiot's Guide to Perfect Resume, 3E by Susan Ireland in Back Matter
- Landing a Job for Canadians for Dummies by Dawn McCoy in Back Matter
- Guide to Internet Job Searching, 2002-2003 by Margaret Riley Dikel on page 47
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