Cover Letters For Dummies - Softcover

"Joyce Lain Kennedy's career knowledge is the answer to any job seeker's prayers." —J.Herbert Wise, Executive Recruiter, Dallas, TX

"Joyce's extraordinary awareness of every nook and cranny of career success has gained her the credibility of being a career guide guru." —Dr. Kenneth B. Hoyt, Professor, Kansas State University

• The fun and Easy Way to Create "RedHot" Cover Letters with Impact — New!
• Your First Aid Kit for Drafting a Letter to Get Your Foot in the Door
• Cover Letter Dos and Don'ts — Explained in Plain English

In today's tough job market, you have only a few seconds to distinguish yourself from the crowd with a single piece of paper. Cover Letters For Dummies is your essential reference for creating a "RedHot" letter that won't get tossed in the trash!

Starting with the basics, this funny and friendly guide helps you structure a solid letter with an opening line that demands attention. Filled with helpful tips, techniques, ad advice, this book shows you how to inquire about a specific position, request more information about a company, ask for an interview, and address salary issues. With dozens of examples of letter writing dos and don'ts at your fingertips, you're ready to tackle the daunting job-hunting process with confidence!

Inside, you'll discover how to:

• Create a specific letter to answer ads, approach recruiters, request information, and more
• Determine your employability, transferable skills, and technical skills using the "JobSeekers Skill Finder"
• Ace the "Cover Letter Anatomy Quiz" so you know where each part of the letter belongs
• Use good grammar, power phrases, and buzzwords effectively in your letter
• Address difficult issues like negative references and salary requirements
• Utilize electronic and computer resources to research salary issues and company profiles
• Wrap up your letter with style and secure the interview