Colleagues,
Regards from Las Vegas, Nevada (UNITY 2012 Convention).
There are many formats to choose
from when drafting a cover
letter. Many people prefer a
straightforward, paragraph–based cover letter simply because they’re
comfortable with it or possibly because they haven’t heard of other, possibly
better formats.
THE “T”-LETTER”: The
Cover Letter for the CEO of ME, Inc.
One special style of cover letter is
exceptionally helpful in conveying your unique value to decision-makers:
The “T-Letter” (think of it as your “Executive Summary”).
The express purpose of a T–Letter is
to demonstrate with strong visual impact exactly why you are uniquely qualified
for the position you seek. If you’ve done your homework well and selected
a position for which you are at least a 70% match, a T–Letter gives you the
chance to lay out your case for the job “point by point” using a chart in the
middle of the letter. The chart compares each core requirement for the job on
the left with a corresponding “qualification bullet” on the right demonstrating
how you have proven experience for that requirement.
The basic Structure and layout of a
“T”-Letter is shown below:
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Your Name
Address City, State, Zip Code Phone Number
February 25, 2009
Ms. Jane Doe, Title
Ajax Lugnut Corporation
555 Pine Street
Duluth, MN 55555
Dear Ms. Doe:
I am very interested in the position of Administrative
Assistant listed in the Daily
Tribune on February 24, 2009. The skills and qualifications you mention
closely match my experience in this career field.
Enclosed is my resume for your review and consideration. I
believe I am an excellent candidate for this position and look forward to
meeting with you to discuss it in greater detail. I will plan to call you to determine
when an interview might be possible. Thank you.
Sincerely,
(Signature) Typed Name |
You can do it … I know you can!
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Best wishes and keep networking
alive,
Coach Rod
Rod Colón
Master Networker, Professional Development, Executive Coach, Speaker, Author
Weekly Co-Host of Radio Show "YOUR CAREER IS CALLING"
Master Networker, Professional Development, Executive Coach, Speaker, Author
Weekly Co-Host of Radio Show "YOUR CAREER IS CALLING"
Rod Colón Consulting,
LLC
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