Brad Said:

any good urls for tips on writing a cover letter?

We Answered:

Here are a few...all about writing a cover letter. There is a guideline, which shows you exactly what to write in each paragraph, a checklist and tips for writing a cover letter that employers want to read.

Good luck.

Gladys Said:

Help m with tips for writing a cover letter.?

We Answered:

All cover letters should:

* Explain why you are sending a resume.
Don't send a resume without a cover letter.
Don't make the reader guess what you are asking for; be specific: Do you want a summer internship opportunity, or a permanent position at graduation; are you inquiring about future employment possibilities?
* Tell specifically how you learned about the position or the organization — a flyer posted in your department, a web site, a family friend who works at the organization. It is appropriate to mention the name of someone who suggested that you write.
* Convince the reader to look at your resume.
The cover letter will be seen first.
Therefore, it must be very well written and targeted to that employer.
* Call attention to elements of your background — education, leadership, experience — that are relevant to a position you are seeking. Be as specific as possible, using examples.
* Reflect your attitude, personality, motivation, enthusiasm, and communication skills.
* Provide or refer to any information specifically requested in a job advertisement that might not be covered in your resume, such as availability date, or reference to an attached writing sample.
* Indicate what you will do to follow-up.
• In a letter of application — applying for an advertised opening — applicants often say something like "I look forward to hearing from you." However, if you have further contact info (e.g. phone number) and if the employer hasn't said "no phone calls," it's better to take the initiative to follow-up, saying something like, "I will contact you in the next two weeks to see if you require any additional information regarding my qualifications."
• In a letter of inquiry — asking about the possibility of an opening — don't assume the employer will contact you. You should say something like, "I will contact you in two weeks to learn more about upcoming employment opportunities with (name of organization)." Then mark your calendar to make the call.

Johnny Said:

In writing a Cover Letter for an Irish company, what would be a good closing line?

We Answered:

I always finish letters like that with:

Thanking you in anticipation.

Yours sincerely
My Name
or
Yours faithfully
My Name

If you start your letter with Dear Sir or Dear Madam etc as the salutation, then finish your letter with "Yours faithfully", but if the salutation is Dear Mr or Dear Mrs, then finish it with "Yours sincerely"

Good luck with your application.

Renee Said:

Do you have any tips for writing a cover letter for a voice-over agent?

We Answered:

Because you do not have a voice over resume you should include your head shot and acting resume as only the agent is going to see this. When any agents starts submitting you for V.O. work they are not doing so by picture. Keep the cover letter simple as well. They know why they are getting your material. Who you are, where you studied (and continue to study) and that you are now seeking representation. Also, if you have not done so already it would be a good idea to join AFTRA which covers most of the V.O. work that is done.

The list is solid and as a new V.O. artist your choices are going to be limited, so send your material to all the agencis that you can. Take all the meetings that come your way. You can make a decision when you get to that bridge.

Kelly Said:

Tips for writing a great cover letter?

We Answered:

Although there are a TON of resources on the web about writing a cover letter (too many) - I'll give you pointers that have served me as Vice President of my company...

The gist will boil down like this -

be brief - be relevant - and be ready... here's how it works...

Be Brief : First - the note is not a book. If you go over one page, you'd better have a great reason... otherwise, your diminishing the value of whatever conversation you'll want to have. This letter is meant to be a conversation starter - you want to tease without giving away the substance of who you are or what you are hoping to achieve.

Be Relevant : If you are writing the letter introducing yourself, you won't present EVERYTHING you've ever done. If you are using this to seek a job, give a couple of lines to quickly summarize your experience. Or answer the question of "why would they care..." - think about from the point of view of whoever will be reading your note. It's GREAT to let your personality show (if it's not a stodgy corporate note) - and that personality may be that of your company too...

Be Ready : This essentially is you OWNING the conversation from the beginning. If you are compelling in your first few lines, someone may read your whole note... if they do that - give them something else to do... What next steps would like..? Are you hoping for a meeting? An interview? A purchase... whatever the case - the note is generally not the end... so let them know what your next step is - and that you want them to do "x" - for example if you want a meeting - ask for it... tell them your availability (generally a couple of time slots) then ask them for the meeting. "I have availability on July 18th at 3p (est) if your calendar affords it, I'd like to schedule our meeting for then. Please advise." (okay that's not the general tone of my notes - but does give you some idea.)

Generally what I'll get is people unavailable at the time that I suggest, which is great - when they respond back, we're talking... it's fairly straightforward to move the conversation to a meeting, purchase, or whatever after that...

But it all starts with a great cover letter...

Does this make sense?