how do you write a cover letter for a Resumé?

**pikaflash** · November 20th, 2004, 1:17 PM

do you make it serious? friendly? or in what tone? what points should you cover on it?? could you share your example? do you "repeat" something that's already on the resume or how do you link what you write on the cover letter with the resume? something you could recommend?

thanks a LOT

**DiscJockey** · November 20th, 2004, 3:17 PM

hmm, not familiar with the terms Resumé :S

**Alan** · November 20th, 2004, 5:53 PM

You make it professional. Concise and only one page long. Consider it an overview of your resume. Highlight your strengths and provide a brief background of your work experience. If your mailing it via snail mail you will need to add the proper address information in letter format. As in your address and the company's address. I've also X'd out some stuff to protect the innocent.

I've attached the one I've used in the past. Try to make each letter to fit the position don't use a generic one. This one was for a freight finance manager so I emphasized my skills in freight and finance. If I was applying for a position heavy on EDI I would go heavy on my EDI skills and light on the finance freight stuff.

Good luck!

**sam** · November 20th, 2004, 7:19 PM

I'm with Alan on this subject.

Short, to the point. Make them want to read the resume. It's also an opportunity to make your credentials appear closer to the position, or to reinforce your strengths.

**David** · November 20th, 2004, 11:32 PM

http://www.10minuteresume.com/

**pikaflash** · November 21st, 2004, 1:01 AM

thanks for your answers guys.

Alan, i really appreciate your sample!! thanks a LOT!

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sam Surpass Fan Super #1 Joined in Dec 2003 Lives in NJ 5,057 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 4 times	I'm with Alan on this subject. Short, to the point. Make them want to read the resume. It's also an opportunity to make your credentials appear closer to the position, or to reinforce your strengths.

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