Letters in response to advertisements

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The letter below is an example of one that you should consider sending as a cover letter with your resume when responding to a job advertisement. (Leave out the dashes (-----) between the columns. That was the only way I could make it look right in this blog format.) Using this type of cover letter will significantly increase the chances that your resume will be read and considered. Of course, please edit it to be consistent with your style and for the appropriate person and position you are applying for.


June 4, 2008

Response name in ad
address
city, state ZIP

Re: Project Manager

The specified background for a Project Manager listed in your advertisement in the May 30 edition of the Sunday Times Dominion is a remarkable match to my experience as the following comparison demonstrates:


Your Requirements (-----------------------------------) My Experience

1. ___________________(-------------------)______________________

2. ___________________(-------------------)______________________

3. ___________________(-------------------)______________________


The enclosed resume emphasizes other areas of my background that may also be of interest to you. I look forward to a personal meeting where we might discuss these.

Sincerely,



Your Name

Enclosure:

____________________________

Many other sample letters are presented in Job Finding Formula.

Michael Britner
Job Finding Master