Create Your WebZume Cover Letter

Introduce Yourself and Sell the Employer on  Your Specific Skills

by Bob Blanchard

Part of the job interview process is a potential employer wanting to know your career plan, goals and aspirations.  Most of the time, what you put on your cover letter can outweigh any, or possibly all deficiencies in your work experience.  This holds true for young people who may have little experience or college students looking for an internship.  When I managed an IT department and interviewed prospective interns, I would often get resume’s bulleted with courses and GPAs, with very little in the way of relative job experience.  Most of the time I would rely on their cover letter and see if they checked out our company background, how they would fit their schedule with my schedule, and it would give me an overall view of their communication skills.  Much like a website, you want to put enough information on your cover letter without having your potential employer having to guess or make assumptions.  With that said, make your cover letter tailored to each specific job you are applying for.  Don’t make a cookie-cut cover letter and rifle it out.  Remember, if you are unemployed or underemployed your job hunt is now your full time job from 9-5!  So, do your homework on your prospective job, make a professional looking one-page cover letter, and in your cover letter just be yourself.  Your cover letter is your professional business card that makes a huge impression, second only to your smile and your handshake.