{"id":69,"date":"2014-07-31T04:04:05","date_gmt":"2014-07-31T04:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caribbeanjobs.com\/careeradvice\/cover-letters-for-every-situation"},"modified":"2014-11-13T12:13:47","modified_gmt":"2014-11-13T12:13:47","slug":"cover-letters-for-every-situation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caribbeanjobs.com\/careeradvice\/cover-letters-for-every-situation","title":{"rendered":"Cover Letters For Every Situation"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Four letter templates for your future job search. <\/span><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n

1.     <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>No job has been advertised, but you would like to work at this company.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Strategy: Write to the person who heads a department you would like to work in.<\/span><\/p>\n

First paragraph: “I am writing to introduce myself and to inquire about opportunities to work in your department.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Second paragraph: “My background includes …” (add two to three sentences about your experience).<\/span><\/p>\n

Third paragraph: “I’d like to talk with you, in person or over the phone, about possible openings in (name the department or company). I’m especially interested in positions as a (job title) or (job title). I look forward to talking with you soon.”<\/span><\/p>\n

2.     <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>No job has been advertised, but a mutual friend has recommended you make contact.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Strategy: Make the contact and offer to meet.<\/span><\/p>\n

First paragraph: “Deirdre Ryan (the mutual friend) has suggested I contact you. I am a (credential or title) with extensive experience in the (industry) field. Deirdre said you are always looking for experienced (job title).<\/span><\/p>\n

Second paragraph: “My background includes …” (add two to three sentences about your experience).<\/span><\/p>\n

Third paragraph: “I will be in your area next week. Can we set a time to talk about possible openings in your company? I’ll call in a day or two to confirm the arrangements. I look forward to meeting – Deirdre speaks highly of you!”<\/span><\/p>\n

3.     <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>A job has been advertised.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Strategy: Respond by matching your skills to those requested in the job posting.<\/span><\/p>\n

First paragraph: “I am writing to respond to the (job title) position advertised in (newspaper) this week.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Second paragraph: “I am a (?) professional with experience in the (?) industry. My strengths include: (bullet list or paragraph noting your skills as requested in the ad).”<\/span><\/p>\n

Third paragraph: “I would like very much to discuss this position with you.<\/span><\/p>\n

I will call next Tuesday to arrange a meeting. Thank you for your consideration.”<\/span><\/p>\n

4.     <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>You have met with an employer and want a second interview.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Strategy: To thank this person for the meeting, and to remind him or her of your skills and availability.<\/span><\/p>\n

First paragraph: “Just a note to thank you for our meeting yesterday regarding the (job title) position. I especially enjoyed the tour.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Second paragraph: “I would very much like to work with you in this position.<\/span><\/p>\n

I’m quite interested in the (insert topics here) we discussed, and the challenge of (?). We ran out of time before I could mention my previous experience as (insert relevant skill here).”<\/span><\/p>\n

Third paragraph: “I’d like to meet again soon to discuss how I might fit in at (company). You have a terrific department and I’d be proud to be part of it.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Debbie O’Halloran<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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