201 Killer Cover Letters Third Edition

by Sandra Podesta, Andrea Paxton

With hundreds of ready-to-download letters--updated with strategies for networking online, social media, and responding to Internet job postings. "Wow, wow, and wow! Letters like these are what I want to see; they help me get to know the person immediately and create a very positive impression." -- Melissa Burke, co-owner, Blue Plate Minds Creative Staffing Agency "I recommend this book to all the job seekers I work with; it saves them time and expedites the search." -- Julie Hipp, Principal, Impact Partners Executive Search Firm "This book guides job seekers at every level in using social media and technology to compete with more tech-savvy candidates." -- Mary Gable, career and outplacement counselor "Podesta and Paxton's strategies are brilliant! The letters will impress hiring managers, and the advice on using the Internet is spot on!" -- Dave McGurgan, social media manager "These letters go right to the core of what is needed to get one step ahead of the rest." -- Jay Jamison, International Managed Service Leader, British Telecom "Letters like these bring both resume and applicant to life, so I can make the right decisions about whom to interview and ultimately hire." -- Loretta Kuhland, former Deputy Executive Director, Center for Disability Services, New York Capital Region

304 pages, Paperback

First published March 12, 2014

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hilfreich, wenn auch typisch anglo-amerikanisch selbstbewusste Cover Letters

[Katie Puckett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book does a great job of guiding you through the process of writing a perfect cover letter, from start to finish, with step-by-step instructions for each part of the letter and worksheets to help you assess your strengths and present them as tangible benefits to your next employer. It also includes helpful tips for networking and online jobhunting, plus links to plenty of additional resources.

I checked this book out from my local library and felt like I was getting away with something when I downloaded the full collection of letters that comes with it for free. There's something here for everyone, at any stage in their career or in their job search. In addition to your standard resume cover letters, the collection includes examples of networking letters, follow-up letters, thank you letters, "make something happen" letters, reference requests, meeting confirmations, job acceptance letters, negotiation letters, offer rejection letters, and letters of resignation. The book itself includes commentary on many of these letters, pointing out what each one does well that sets it apart from the competition.

I can honestly say that after reading this book from cover to cover, I am more invigorated and confident in my job search and plan to put everything I learned to use in preparing my own cover letters.

[Katarina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Before reading this, I didn't think it would be possible, nor necessary, to have 201 cover letters.
Color me surprised. I can't think of any other cover letters that could possibly be missing, but trust me, anyone can find the right type of cover letter for any occasion.
The collection is amazing. I love that there is a downloadable file with templates, so you don't even need to retype from the book.

excellent collection.