Guest article by Jimmy Sweeney, Author of the new, Amazing Cover Letter Creator
Want to draw attention to your cover letter?
So much so that the hiring manager can’t put it down?
Here ’s the secret. Meet the employer’s needs. Show him or her how you, the job seeker, can benefit his or her company––if you’re hired to fill the open position.
For example:
I found out through my friend, Rob Johnson, your company CPA, that you are interested in hiring someone to expand your sales territory in the northwest by garnering new customers prior to the release of your new math textbook for junior high school students, Mathematics for the 21st Century. I’d love to take on this challenge, as I have a master’s degree in Mathematics as well as experience in sales. I opened ten new accounts in less than six months while employed by Babcock and Taylor Text-book Company in Florida.
I’d welcome getting together with you in person to talk about how your priorities for this position and my expertise can come together to benefit your company.
Thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself. I’m enthusiastic about meeting in person to see the possibilities of filling this particular opening at your company.
I will follow up with a phone call by the end of the week. You can contact me by phone or email as well. I am available for an interview most afternoons at your convenience. Thank you again for your time and consideration.
Sure-Fire Success
When it comes to cover letters, this example, which you can tailor to the specific organization you’re writing to, cannot be ignored. Everyone wants to succeed. You want to receive an interview that leads to a job. And the hiring manager wants to interview a man or woman who fits the position now available. If you demonstrate how you can meet that need, you will be called for an interview.
REMEMBER: Hiring managers need you to do their job. They must hire people to fill the openings at their company. Make them look good by showing them the benefits you can bring in a friendly and professional manner.
Let your cover letter work for you, not against you. Don’t be afraid to ASK for what you want and remember to focus on what the employer needs. In turn, he or she will give you what you want—an interview for a new job.
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