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    [GUIDE] The infamous cover letter

    Back again with another professional development guide! First off, I will not be going through the format of the cover letter in its entirety as you can just google that. It doesn't change. I want to give you my approach to the cover letter. I think my ideas are strong, as the same professional who helps with our resumes guided us along for a cover letter. Personally, I feel I never write the right thing in my cover letters, though I have confidence in the fundamentals behind it which I'm providing! Without further ado, here we go!




    What is the cover letter? This is sort of like writing out your resume while not actually referencing anything in your resume at all in that you are talking yourself up. It should emphasize YOU. It is an alternative way for the employer to get to learn who you are, what you want, and why you are worth it.
    I usually keep it to 2 full paragraphs and make a third �paragraph� which closes it out stating that I look forward to the employer reading my resume next and contacting me about the position. Below I will outline how my own personal cover letters look. It is a bit different than what you look up when you google templates.
    I am putting this in a spoiler so only members can read it!



    GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE AND AS ALWAYS POST OR PM ME QUESTIONS.

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    marking this for myself.
    I'm at that terrifying part of life where I need to do cover letters left and right, bUT NO ONE'S TAUGHT US HOW? thank you, high school/college.

    Muchas gracias~

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    Cover letters suck! Lol. Thanks for the general outline of yours.

    I have read so many varieties for cover letters it is hard to figure out what an employer will actually be interested in. I have seen employers ask for people to focus one single example at their most recent job, I have seen employers ask that cover letters focus on school background/academics, I have seen requests for cover letters to be about relevant volunteering. Then there have been outlines saying to be broad and write out how your recent/current job applies to as many qualifications that the applying your applying for has. It's just difficult


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    Dayuuuuuuuuuuuummm! I couldn't even rep your last guide now this!! I will rep when I have the chance!!! GOOD GUIDE!!

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    You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to looklook123123 again.

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    Great outline but I would definitely change up the wording as employers might be smart enough to google search general phrases from your cover letter and boom, you are screwed.

    If this is a custom one you made then it should be okay since you put it in a spoiler.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Water View Post
    You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to looklook123123 again.

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    :'( well whenever you can do so again feel free if you still think it's helpful!

    I understand cover letters are very subjective so if anything at least think of this as a new, alternative approach at it.
    @(you need an account to see links) im on mobile and dont know how to multiquote or edit with another quote. lf anything, the very beginning sentence is generic but for the most part this was original there's only so many ways you can say the same general stuff haha

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    You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to looklook123123 again. Damn it i cant +rep you lol @looklook123123

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    Quote Originally Posted by fairydust201 View Post
    You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to looklook123123 again. Damn it i cant +rep you lol @looklook123123
    Appreciated. If you still find it helpful later on when you can rep me, I won't discourage it All up to you.

    I just hope that between this and the resume guide, it helps set people on the right foot and helps them in their application process!

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    Another solid guide, @(you need an account to see links). Sincerity is key, and I definitely agree with Joe about eschewing the cliches that are so easy to paste. Really articulating what about that job/career makes you passionate is paramount; if you're struggling with this part, then it's probably a good sign that you're heading into the wrong line of work for you. I remember having an interview for a hardware store check-out job, being asked why I was passionate about hardware. I wasn't. It was a job to pay the bills during uni. Sometimes, you just need to be honest about that, especially if it is clearly intended to be a temporary stepping stone.

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