Cover Letters In A Week: Write A Great Covering Letter In Seven Simple Steps (Teach Yourself) - Softcover

Scudamore, Pat; Catt, Hilton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1444185799 ISBN 13: 9781444185799

Publisher: Teach Yourself, 2013

Synopsis

Sunday: Understand the importance of first impressions and the common mistakes people make
Monday: Ensure your application is taken seriously with a cover letter that is concise, complements your CV and is targeted to the job you have applied for
Tuesday: Discover how to style and structure your cover letter with advice on forms of address, etiquette, fonts, margins and the importance of 'white space'
Wednesday: Design your cover letter to engage your audience and overcome the competition for advertised jobs
Thursday: Design a speculative cover letter to approach the invisible job market
Friday: Learn how to address cover letters to agencies and recruitment consultants
Saturday: Learn from your applications, whether successful or not, and develop your writing style for the future

About this title

Book Description:

Learn in a week, what the experts learn in a lifetime

From the Back Cover:

Cover letters just got easier
You are just seven steps away from getting your job application off to the perfect start. Imagine knowing exactly what to say to make sure potential employers sit up and take notice of your application. Now you can.

Cover Letters In A Week is a simple and straightforward guide to getting the result you want from your covering letter, giving you everything you really need to know in just seven short chapters. From making an impact, being 'employer friendly' and getting the design right, to beating the competition, unsolicited job applications and registering with recruitment agencies, you'll discover all of the dos and don'ts to successful cover letter writing. You'll also find tips to help you put it all into action.

The fastest way to get the job you want
Whether you choose to read it in a week or in a single sitting, Cover Letters In A Week is your fastest route to success:

- Sunday: Making a good first impression
- Monday: Making it work for you
- Tuesday: The structure of your letter
- Wednesday: Attacking the visible market
- Thursday: Attacking the invisible market
- Friday: Cover letters for consultants
- Saturday: Moving into the future

Learn in a week, remember for a lifetime

About this edition

• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1444185799
• ISBN 13: 9781444185799
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128