Perfect Phrases for Cover Letters Paperback - 2005 - 1st Edition

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The Right Phrase for Every Situation...Every Time

In today's competitive job market, getting your foot in the door is half the battle. It's crucial to get yourself noticed immediately--before the interview, before a potential employer even looks at your resume. Your career success begins with the all-important cover letter. That letter is the key to creating a good first impression. In a few sentences, you need to convey your professionalism, qualifications, intelligence, communication skills, and personal goals. Written by a bestselling career expert, this step-by-step handbook is filled with example formats, eye-catching styles, and effective phrases that will help you write the kind of polished, professional letter that's exactly right for you. Perfect Phrases for Cover Letters includes:

• Proven tips for making your cover letter stand out
• Hundreds of sample phrases organized by skill and purpose
• Surefire strategies for specific professions and job situations

You only have one chance to make a first impression. Make it count--with a clear, concise, and confident cover letter that will guarantee you an interview...and get you the job you want.