Cover Letter

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverletters/a/aa030401a.htm

        Writing a cover letter seems to be challenging at first trying to find the best words to describe why your the best candidate for the job. Some ways I found helpful is knowing what type of cover letter you need to write. There are three different ways to write a cover letter one a application letter which response to a job opening. The second a prospecting letter which inquires about possible positions.The third networking letter which requests information and assistance in your job search. Your most relevant skills and experience should be listed. A high level of interest and knowledge about the position.should be expressed

     I found this article to be helpful it help me gain more knowledge about cover letters,. I didn't know the difference in cover letters. By knowing the difference it catches the employers attention if there isn't a job opening available by you sending a networking cover letter you are building a relationship with the employer. When it is a job opening you have already built a relationship so most likely your guaranteed a interview 


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 This article described 10 tips to writing a good nursing cover letter  a few that stood out were 1.Brag a bit - its ok to toot your own horn. Remember you want to stand out. Mentioning honors, awards, special recommendations that you have achieved. Anything that is relevant to the position should be put  in! for 2 being Focus - your cover letter should be focused entirely on that one position you want. A prospective employer should be able to, at a glance, know what you are applying for. 3Give them what they want! - do your research on the position. Tailor your cover letter - and resume - to the position. This article lets  you know to have confidence.


  This was helpful because in writing a cover letter at times people are focused on what the job is and not mentioning all of there accomplishments are mentions. shows that mentioning the soft skills and having confidence in your accomplishments is important also


http://www.how-to-write-a-cover-letter.org/
This website spoke about how important the layout of your cover letter is. It should be laid out like any other letter with your address and their address at the top. You should have a good intro message in your first paragraph something that sells you like a sales pitch after all you are selling yourself to the employer.


This article explains how organization can help you get notice by having the correct format and stating a sales pitch in the beginning of the cover letter. It makes the employer want to read more