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[Date] [Name of Contact] Dear [Name of Contact OR Sir or Madam],
Please note that I hold a BA and MA in Communications, have a very strong background in research and am currently teaching at the College of St. Katherine’s on the weekends. My goal is to find a position that allows me to use all of my multitasking skills in public relations, writing, research, communications, sales, marketing, database management and customer service.
Sincerely, [Your Name]
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Comments (8)
  written by bill T, April 16, 2010
cut and paste cover letters -- never a good idea. Write each one specific to the job. If you have problems with writing, get friend to help. using a template makes on look shallow.
 written by iknowtoo, April 16, 2010
How true- this is as generic as they come. A poor example and looks like another cut and copy template.
 written by k.jaded, April 16, 2010
The main points of this sample are still valid- sell yourself and cut to the chase. Based on all of the recruiters I've spoken with, the consensus seems to be that someone should be able to read your cover letter in 30-60 seconds, lest it be skipped.
When I had to write a cover letter for the first time, I used other people's letters as a starting point. I plugged my info into the sample, read it, then changed what didn't fit me or the work I was seeking. Then I re-read it again and added my own "voice" to it, tightened the message I wanted to convey, got feedback from others, and so on until it didn't resemble the example at all. Some people can write great letters off the tops of their heads. Other folks do better if they have a framework to start. This is just to give those who need to (re)write their cover letters a nudge in the right direction. An explanation of the method behind this sample would be valuable, but I don't see anything that says "use this template every time" like you guys seem to think.
 written by CB, April 16, 2010
This is a great example. Like you said some people need examples.
 written by Richard Hudson, May 24, 2010
If you want to quickly be put in the "round file" by all means use the "canned letter" approach indicated in this offering.
To be serious about your search for a new, perhaps an initial career, you need to take each posting individually and custom write the letter tailored to the posting. Will it take some time? Yes. Is it worth the effort? Absolutely! Having a good basic cover letter you customize to suit the posting helps but you still need to put in the effort. And remember, taking job searching advise from someone who already has a job, is sort of like taking your freshly painted car through an automated car wash. The "shine" you just got is stripped away, leaving you with a finish that is anything but pleasing. I suppose this applies to my "advise" as well. However there is a difference with me. I'm there with you, setting out my next career move. Should you wish to contact me directly please do so using richardhudson (at) gmail.com. We are all in this together. Cheers
 written by Mary Chasin, May 25, 2010
I don't see this as a generic template. The writer begins by clearly emphasizing her interest in this job at this company, even mentioning that she is a "customer". The background and skills she highlights in the rest of the letter are (mostly) directly related to a sales and marketing assistant position. I think the author is recommending using this approach, following the way she has connected the dots, rather than lifting the exact text and importing it into your own cover letters.
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