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Use General Cover Letters for Mass Mail Campaigns

Are you wondering why a resume isn't enough? A cover letter can be more valuable than a resume, if developed correctly. Consider it an asset, not a burden. A good cover letter should be tailored to address specific employment circumstances. It should explain your motivation in writing to a particular company. It gives you a chance to present yourself so you charm each company. A good cover letter will do three things: it will answer the question, "Why should we interview you?"; it will explain to the employers why you want to work for them; and it will convince them to call you.

A general or prototype cover letter is a solid, basic cover letter that can be modified to suit your job search by inserting the appropriate name and address, and by making a few changes to the body of each letter. This letter needs to be dynamic to avoid looking generic. Many job seekers use this type of cover letter for mass mailing campaigns.

The letter you develop can focus on certain aspects of your candidacy. Here are some examples:

Summarize your skills, experience, and work history.
Emphasize your accomplishments.
Use an example to show what you can do and the results you can produce.

Persuasive letters are lively, positive, and enthusiastic, and allow your personality and friendliness to show. The importance of a good cover letter increases as the economy becomes tighter. Thousands of job seekers will be applying for good job openings, but not all of them will have a letter showcasing what they can do for the company, and what has motivated them to apply for the particular position. Make sure you have that letter.