I was one of those ornery hiring managers who wanted to be challenged by a candidate’s cover letter and dazzled with an achievement-heavy...

Here are a few examples of how to take statements about you and turn them into statements directed at the hiring manager’s needs:...

“I have attached my résumé in response to…” “Recently, I learned about a possible position with your company.  I am very interested in...

The cover letter is an important component of your documentation arsenal At a recent national conference where I was speaking, someone...