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Make a remarkable
first impression
You would never
consider going to an interview dressed in a t-shirt and jeans. Your
appearance, like your cover letter, is your critical first impression. An
expertly written cover letter creates a powerful introduction. Your cover
letter must convince the reader that your resume is worth reading. When you
submit the documents we’ve written, they stay in potential employer’s hands
instead of landing in their circular file.
Spark employers’
curiosity - compel them to meet you in person
The sample cover
letters below are examples of our creative style and strategy. Each of our
cover letters is written to grab an employer’s attention and not let go until
you have an interview. Your cover letter is not a re-ordered clone of your
resume. Your cover letter is the compelling first chapter of your value and
accomplishments – employers can’t put it down until they’ve read it all.
For your
information…
We invite you to use
these samples to make an informed decision about your marketing career
documents. However, we also caution against copying and adjusting them for
your own use because it won’t represent your unique value. The cut-and-paste
method of cover letter construction easily backfires and takes your document
out of the employer’s hands, straight into the recycle bin.
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Sales Executive
Melody was seeking a senior sales job. She had written her own resume
and cover letter, but they failed to generate enough of the right kind
of interviews. Melody had exceptional, measurable accomplishments and we
used her cover letter to emphasize her value.
She received an overwhelming response and
had many job offers from which to choose.
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Information
Technology
Eddy’s cover letter demonstrates his strong ability to bring a project
together using the team approach. This important skill is imperative to
the completion of projects, on time and within budget, and offered
immediate proof that he was worth interviewing.
Cover letters we write entice employers to
read completely through the resume, which prompts a personal interview.
We can do the same for you!
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Construction Manager
A well-designed cover letter like Elaine’s is a
compliment to her resume. It guarantees a lasting impression by allowing
her personality to shine through. Her cover letter demonstrates her
vital ability to create a safe and productive work environment, a
coveted skill in the construction industry.
TIP: An effective cover letter speaks to the
qualifications and abilities employers crave in a candidate.
Let us position you as the #1 choice!
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Oilfield Consultant
John was looking for a position as a rig manager or oil
field consultant. This cover letter illustrates his strong ability to
make ‘smart’ decisions, promote safety, and develop a team. These traits
are a valued requisite in the oil industry. The compelling opening
sentence generates the drive to read on.
TIP: You have only 15 seconds to convince an
employer that you’re worth interviewing. A superior cover letter is the
key to make it to the short list of candidates.
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Teacher
This cover letter is written in response to a newspaper advertisement.
We illuminated Rodney’s true value to the teaching profession - his
ability and passion to look after the children's best interests. This
cover letter does a wonderful job of showing his personality, which is
extremely important.
TIP: Although the cover letter is a formal
career document, it is also your opportunity to introduce your
personality as one of your qualifications.
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Teacher’s Aide
Betty had earned an Early Childhood Development Diploma.
She wanted to enter the job market after spending years at home raising
her own children. Betty had no formal experience, but the cover letter
shows she has ‘personality plus’! The reader gets a strong feeling of
Betty's character, and how it's a perfect fit for this field.
TIP: Your career documents, when written
properly, can neutralize work-history challenges and give you the
confidence to pursue the job of your dreams.
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Administrative Assistant
The success of this cover letter allowed Linda to choose
where she wanted to work instead of being limited to very few responses.
The beginning paragraph states that she is in career transition - Linda
had nothing to hide. We explained that she had achieved a great deal as
an accountant, which increased her credibility. All bulleted statements
are specifically relevant to an office/administrative position
TIP: Even though it’s tempting to include
every detail of your work-history, use this opportunity to highlight the
specific skills your preferred employers are seeking.
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To ensure each
client's right to privacy, identifying information has been fictionalized.
Resume
Packages
Our resume packages
are customized to your career level. Please select the description below that
most closely matches your experience.
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