Cover Letter Information?
Could anyone direct me to a good guide on how to write an effective cover letter, or examples of good cover letters?
Thank you.
Could anyone direct me to a good guide on how to write an effective cover letter, or examples of good cover letters?
Thank you.
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Here's one
Investment Bank Cover Letter Example - http://bit.ly/lOjRK
Here's something I just read that argues that you should stop writing cover letters http://bit.ly/35f6F1. Not sure I agree with this, but I do agree with his point about making sure your resume really shines.
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Beyond the example formerMD linked --
When I review candidates, I generally see two types of successful cover letters.
It's easy to identify cookie-cutter letters. You switch out the company's name for a competitor and still have it make perfect sense.
Granted, I will still typically initially only spend 5-10 seconds scanning this type of cover before moving on to the resume... but if I am deciding between two candidates with similar academic and work accomplishments, I will at this point take the time to read the cover letters. Clearly, the candidate who articulates real interest in the firm will get the interview.
All of this is a long winded way of saying: If you're interested in actually advancing in the hiring process with the firm and aren't just resume dropping spray and pray, spend the 15 minutes to describe which aspects of the work/firm is of particular interest to you.
As an aside, please don't write covers that are grossly "alternative" -- let your resume distinguish you. More often than not it's a negative distraction.
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