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Richard H. Beatty (Author)
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December 18, 2003 047147374X 978-0471473749 3
Write the perfect cover letter every time!

With fewer job opportunities and more applicants, just being qualified isn't enough to get the job you want. So how can you separate yourself from the pack? With the perfect cover letter, of course! With so much riding on it, a cover letter that attracts-and holds-the attention of your prospective employer is essential. This practical how-to manual shows you step by step how to create highly effective letters designed to get the interview you want.

The Perfect Cover Letter, Third Edition is an indispensable guide that covers all the vital elements of a great cover letter, so you know what to include and know how to phrase it. Inside you'll find:
* The nuts and bolts of every type of cover letter-what they should include, how employers use them, and how to write them
* Great sample cover letters, including general broadcast, executive search, networking, advertisement response, and personal introduction
* Tips on what makes a letter effective-and what doesn't
* Helpful guidelines on following up-writing the post-interview thank you letter


With greatly expanded information on thank you letters and an entirely new chapter on the all-important networking cover letter, this update of the popular classic continues to offer top-notch advice and high-quality samples that will help any job hunter get the attention they deserve.

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Write the perfect cover letter every time!

With fewer job opportunities and more applicants, just being qualified isn’t enough to get the job you want. So how can you separate yourself from the pack? With the perfect cover letter, of course! With so much riding on it, a cover letter that attracts–and holds–the attention of your prospective employer is essential. This practical how-to manual shows you step by step how to create highly effective letters designed to get the interview you want.

The Perfect Cover Letter, Third Edition is an indispensable guide that covers all the vital elements of a great cover letter, so you know what to include and know how to phrase it. Inside you’ll find:

  • The nuts and bolts of every type of cover letter–what they should include, how employers use them, and how to write them
  • Great sample cover letters, including general broadcast, executive search, networking, advertisement response, and personal introduction
  • Tips on what makes a letter effective–and what doesn’t
  • Helpful guidelines on following up–writing the post-interview thank you letter

With greatly expanded information on thank you letters and an entirely new chapter on the all-important networking cover letter, this update of the popular classic continues to offer top-notch advice and high-quality samples that will help any job hunter get the attention they deserve.

About the Author

RICHARD H. BEATTY is President and CEO of Brandywine Consulting Group, a leading executive search and outplacement firm. His bestselling career guides have sold over one million copies and include The Resume Kit, The Five-Minute Interview, 175 High-Impact Cover Letters, 175 High-Impact Resumes, How to Write a Resume if You Didn’t Go to College, and The Interview Kit, all available from Wiley.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 3 edition (December 18, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 047147374X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471473749
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,141,171 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have reference for job seekers! The best!!, July 2, 1998
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This is the best book of its kind! The author shows the reader how to create an original cover letter with impact. He gives examples of elements of both good and bad cover letters. Additionally, he gives example cover letters for a variety of situations, as well as thank you, follow-up, and networking letters. I reviewed a few different books from my library before I decided this was one that I must have.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars POOR EXAMPLE, October 6, 2000
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I did not like this book as it did not give me too many good examples of cover letters I also found it geared towards the industrial professions, I found it too tedious. I would not recommend this book to anyone who is just coming out of school.
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5.0 out of 5 stars for professionals with experiance, February 12, 2007
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I saw other people complaining about the content. I personally thought the book ROCKED, except I do agree that it is not for those who are going from college with little or no exp. to a full time position.

This book had great examples of networking letters, advice seeking letters, resume letters, and of course excellent advice on cover letters.

It gave clear step by step instructions with examples on how to match your cover letter to the job offer. Sounds simple, but a lot of other books miss it.
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The cover letter that accompanies your employment resume is perhaps one of the most important letters you will ever write. Read the first page
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