If there are ever changes in plans, one of the places I will announce them is here...so bookmark this page. I will also give you ideas.
We are looking for a location for our August meeting as the library is closing for re-carpeting during our meeting time. Know somewhere? Email me at hra246@gmail.com or howie.appel@pronetcareerresources.org
This month we have a great follow up to our networking session from last month. If you missed Gary Fischer then, you won't want to miss this session on June 25th at the Central Branch Library in Casselberry. Watch your emails for details on the official flyer.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Saturday, June 9, 2012
About Cover Letters
Many people are having a hard time with cover letters, ofttimes sending
it to "to whom it may concern". This practice has become a bit
antiquated with the advent of LinkedIn.
One of the most critical parts of the submittal to a position is the resume. The resume, however, is fairly generic. It gives a short, succinct, look into your professional history. It may or may not tell the employer how your background specifically is a great fit for his/her position. The cover letter serves that exact purpose.
The Cover Letter is meant to be placed in the text of the email (no, not as an attachment). and must address the needs the employer has....and how your skills address those specific needs. It emphasizes some of the information in your resume. It also fortifies your interest in being in the "top cut" of his final selections.
Please remember, the resume is the complete recent history....the cover letter must address their needs and explain, in detail, how your skills addresses those needs. Groveling doesn't work. Pleading doesn't work. Straight forwardness and informing them how YOU can "hit the ground" as a major contributor will (more than likely) separate you from the "pack".
One of the most critical parts of the submittal to a position is the resume. The resume, however, is fairly generic. It gives a short, succinct, look into your professional history. It may or may not tell the employer how your background specifically is a great fit for his/her position. The cover letter serves that exact purpose.
The Cover Letter is meant to be placed in the text of the email (no, not as an attachment). and must address the needs the employer has....and how your skills address those specific needs. It emphasizes some of the information in your resume. It also fortifies your interest in being in the "top cut" of his final selections.
Please remember, the resume is the complete recent history....the cover letter must address their needs and explain, in detail, how your skills addresses those needs. Groveling doesn't work. Pleading doesn't work. Straight forwardness and informing them how YOU can "hit the ground" as a major contributor will (more than likely) separate you from the "pack".
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
LinkedIn Seminars
LinkedIn Seminars are now twice a month. The next one is the 7th of June at Christian HELP and then after that on the 21st at College Park Baptist Church. They start at 10am with 1/2 hour of resume critiquest before the session. Hope you can join us.
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