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		<title>Job Application Cover Letter: Why is it important?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:08:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jimmy Sweney</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[People who are writing their cover letters when applying for the job often just write it for the sake of doing it. They don't know what a good cover letter can do to help them get the job that they have applied for. Usually, these cover letters would contain unnecessary details making it pointless.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='font-style:italic;' class='byline'>by Jimmy Sweney</div>
<p>People who are writing their cover letters when applying for the job often just write it for the sake of doing it. They don&#8217;t know what a good cover letter can do to help them get the job that they have applied for. Usually, these cover letters would contain unnecessary details making it pointless.<br />
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Cover letters are usually the basis of the interviewers when setting up personal interviews with the applicants. With the huge number of applicants in a certain job opening, hiring managers do not have much time to interview and screen them one by one. This is the time that a good cover letter takes action.</p>
<p>To say that a cover letter is good, it should give the hiring managers a picture of a person who has the potential for the position. Therefore, your letter should be brief and concise. </p>
<p>The function of a cover letter is to give your employers an overview about you; therefore you should make it good. Be careful with your grammar and punctuation. </p>
<p>When writing your letter, it is advisable to begin with a draft first. Review your spelling, grammar and punctuation. Make corrections if necessary. A one page letter is more preferred than a letter with several pages. </p>
<p>As much as possible, make your letter short. Do not write a long letter because interviewers don&#8217;t have a lot of time to read long and senseless letters. Make it straight to the point and do not overload it with information; leave that to your resume. </p>
<p>Some of the important details that can be written in a cover letter are your educational background, related work experience, and skills that are necessary for the position you are applying for. However, do not overload information leaving no room for your resume.</p>
<p>Your main objective is to make your interviewer interested in your abilities and what you can do for the company. Through your cover letter, you will capture your interviewer&#8217;s attention and get a personal interview.</p>
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<div class='links'>Jimmy has helped 19,946 job-seekers (and counting), in over 32 different countries, land more quality job interviews and job offers in dozens of highly competitive professions and markets using his breakthrough, step-by-step cover letter tutorial. Do you want to find out <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/Effective-Cover-Letter">how-to-write-cover-letters</a>? Take action now!</div>
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		<title>How to write cover letters: simple tips to write cover letters</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 06:29:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jimmy Sweney</dc:creator>
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The easiest way to write a create a career change cover letter is to use a professional service that will write the letter for you.  Instead of buying new shirts and new shoes for your interview, invest in a good cover letter service that will make the difference between landing the job [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='byline'>by Jimmy Sweney</div>
<p>The easiest way to write a create a career change cover letter is to use a professional service that will write the letter for you.  Instead of buying new shirts and new shoes for your interview, invest in a good cover letter service that will make the difference between landing the job interview or missing it.</p>
<p>Applying for a new job requires being able to send an effective cover letter that will introduce you to your recruiter in a very powerful way. If your cover letter makes an impact, your recruiter will be more likely to hire you.</p>
<p>A growing number of job applicants find themselves unable to write winning cover letters. They don&#8217;t have the writing skills needed to successfully create a career change cover letter.</p>
<p>When you do not know how to iron your shirt, you go to the drycleaners. If you want to write a career change cover letter, you should aim for the best services.  There are plenty of professional writers that will write a career change cover letter for you.</p>
<p>You want to tell your writer what you expect from your letter as well as what you want to lay emphasis on. What &#8220;mood&#8221; do you want to write your letter with? Talk it through with your writer.</p>
<p>Professionals will manage to write the type of letter you want at a very affordable price. Very often, they will be able to deliver the work for you in less than 24 hours. You will be able to discuss it and suggest changes if you are not completely satisfied with the end result.</p>
<p>There is another option for you; a few people have heard about it and it is by far the simplest and easiest way to crank out hundreds of cover letters easily. You could use a cover letter creator. The good thing about using a cover letter creator is that you can create your own customized cover letter in less than 3mn.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that writing a winning cover letter is essential if you want to get that job interview. Remember that if your writing skills are a bit shakey, using a professional service is a sure way to give you satisfying results at very affordable prices.</p>
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