Job Search Letters For Dummies

A cover letter should complement, not duplicate, a resume. Its purpose is to interpret the data-oriented, factual resume and add a personal touch. A cover letter is often the earliest written contact with a potential employer, creating a critical first impression. Job Search Letters For Dummies provides you with the information you need to write an effective cover letter that accurately reflects your skills - and gets you the interview.

Job Search Letters For Dummies covers the gamut of leading-edge topics, including effective strategies for internal career communications on topics such as raises, promotions, and position changes; rules for communicating professionally with texts and networking on social media platforms such as twitter and LinkedIn; fresh and updated communication phrases to voice accomplishments and make job-fit statements; post-interview etiquette and letters such as thank-yous, "hire me" reinforcement notes, interest revival queries; and much more.

• More than 100 new sample letters that illustrate what a modern, communications-supported job search looks
• Includes a collection of free, formatted templates available for download on Dummies.com
• The latest tools and techniques for communicating properly via social media sites

Whether you're a long-time professional or a recent college graduate - or anywhere in between—Job Search Letters For Dummies has you covered.