Comments on: IT Cover Letter

By: drillo

drillo — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 11:09:44 +0000

Let us know how you make out.

Best of luck,
Paul

By: 131313

131313 — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 10:35:43 +0000

Thanks to all….I have started writng it….

By: barbfe

barbfe — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 10:24:46 +0000

I agree with SJKopischke, the cover letter is key to getting your resume beyond the screener. Matching the skills/requirements they are looking for is essential in your cover letter. Keep in mind that the screener most times than not does NOT have the knowledge to truely understand what they are looking for. I have actually had great success using a table format on which one side lists their requirements and the other side lists how I meet their requirement. Good luck on your search!!

By: hortiz

hortiz — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:42:24 +0000

You can do it!!!, just let it flow and be yourself….good luck from my side too…

By: drillo

drillo — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:21:34 +0000

I agree with the previous post 100%…..research is your best tool next to your skills. Personality is also very important, but not at this point. One thing I would add is to shy away from fancy or coloured paper. In most places I know of, this gets resumes thrown in the bin almost immediately. Be professional and to the point. Remeber the person reading the cover letter is not likely to know what the job is about or any of the details. Let your resume cover all that. The cover letter is your chance to introduce yourself and get that all important foot in the door. Don’t be cute whatever you do.

And…..save your money.

Best of luck to you.
Paul