Comments on: Killer Cover Letters http://www.kelloggforum.org/killer-cover-letters/ Information about higher education and Career Tips Blog Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:20:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ACS Distance Education http://www.kelloggforum.org/killer-cover-letters/comment-page-1/#comment-5675 ACS Distance Education Tue, 01 Mar 2011 01:02:49 +0000 http://www.kelloggforum.org/?p=72#comment-5675 Great helpful little article - I work in distance education with so many people who are job seeking at the moment and I know cover letters are so important. Many people can overlook the first impression that all important cover letter gives. We do have courses in writing and technical writing for those who would like to develop their writing skills further too. I always encourage my students to study the art of communication when job seeking! Great helpful little article – I work in distance education with so many people who are job seeking at the moment and I know cover letters are so important. Many people can overlook the first impression that all important cover letter gives. We do have courses in writing and technical writing for those who would like to develop their writing skills further too. I always encourage my students to study the art of communication when job seeking!

]]> By: Vera http://www.kelloggforum.org/killer-cover-letters/comment-page-1/#comment-5539 Vera Mon, 01 Nov 2010 06:06:41 +0000 http://www.kelloggforum.org/?p=72#comment-5539 I usually consider the cover letter as the main thing. The resume is more of a reference or just a support document. If you have a very good cover letter. The resume will just give the details if the recipient is interested to see more. I usually consider the cover letter as the main thing. The resume is more of a reference or just a support document. If you have a very good cover letter. The resume will just give the details if the recipient is interested to see more.

]]> By: BCD http://www.kelloggforum.org/killer-cover-letters/comment-page-1/#comment-1186 BCD Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:20:46 +0000 http://www.kelloggforum.org/?p=72#comment-1186 I'm wondering what to do if you are applying online and if you are dealing with a recruiter or contractor company. Do I research the recruiter? Or not say anything as specified for the 2nd paragraph? The job I'm applying for right now does not say who the client is. Katie, I've heard the same thing, not to just repeat your resume. I’m wondering what to do if you are applying online and if you are dealing with a recruiter or contractor company. Do I research the recruiter? Or not say anything as specified for the 2nd paragraph? The job I’m applying for right now does not say who the client is.

Katie, I’ve heard the same thing, not to just repeat your resume.

]]> By: Katie http://www.kelloggforum.org/killer-cover-letters/comment-page-1/#comment-849 Katie Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:32:34 +0000 http://www.kelloggforum.org/?p=72#comment-849 "Your cover letter should always be good enough to stand alone (without a resume), so be careful of repeating much information that is already covered in your resume." I'm a unsure what is being said here. I've always heard that you should NOT reiterate what is written in your resume. Either way, great advice. Thanks! “Your cover letter should always be good enough to stand alone (without a resume), so be careful of repeating much information that is already covered in your resume.”

I’m a unsure what is being said here. I’ve always heard that you should NOT reiterate what is written in your resume.

Either way, great advice. Thanks!

]]> By: OneofYou http://www.kelloggforum.org/killer-cover-letters/comment-page-1/#comment-480 OneofYou Tue, 05 May 2009 14:48:00 +0000 http://www.kelloggforum.org/?p=72#comment-480 I also don`t like traditional cover letters. Unfortunately, employers and professional resume writers do not think so. Every cover letter must be unique,not banal. I also don`t like traditional cover letters.
Unfortunately, employers and professional resume writers do not think so.
Every cover letter must be unique,not banal.

]]> By: Resume Tips http://www.kelloggforum.org/killer-cover-letters/comment-page-1/#comment-265 Resume Tips Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:58:51 +0000 http://www.kelloggforum.org/?p=72#comment-265 Monster.com has some excellent cover letter samples. See how your cover letter compares. http://career-advice.monster.com/sample-resumes/home.aspx Resume to Referral Resume and Career Services http://www.resumetoreferral.com Monster.com has some excellent cover letter samples. See how your cover letter compares.

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]]> By: Christen http://www.kelloggforum.org/killer-cover-letters/comment-page-1/#comment-68 Christen Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:06:59 +0000 http://www.kelloggforum.org/?p=72#comment-68 I have never, ever liked writing cover letters - they always feel so fake and phony to me. Your article brings up some good points and I do believe I'll be putting more effort into my letters. I imagine this will be extremely important as I look to relocate to another state - what do you suggest for someone looking to move cross-country? Should that be addressed in the letter? I have never, ever liked writing cover letters – they always feel so fake and phony to me. Your article brings up some good points and I do believe I’ll be putting more effort into my letters. I imagine this will be extremely important as I look to relocate to another state – what do you suggest for someone looking to move cross-country? Should that be addressed in the letter?

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