© Written By Jimmy Sweeney
President of CareerJimmy.com
Author of the brand new, AmazingCover Letter Creator
Essential as these points
are, however, they're not nearly as effective as opening and closing a cover letter with two simple words—THANK YOU.
Why say thank you when you don't know the hiring
manager and you don't have the job yet? Here's why. Behind every desk in every
company sits a human being just like you, a person with hopes and dreams, plans
and challenges, and a desire to be acknowledged and appreciated.
One day your cover letter
will land on his or her desk. Will you
jump off the page as a person ideal for the job, a team player, someone who'll
be a great addition to the staff? I hope so, but more important, will you come
across as someone who has a humble and grateful attitude, an individual who
recognizes the value of an opportunity, the privilege of holding a job and
working with others toward a common goal? That
profile is what every hiring manager is looking for.
Giving Thanks
Could Land You a Job!
Thank you.
These two simple words seem to be in hiding because they so rarely appear in
public! But they are golden, even more so than your resume, skills, and
qualifications—because they set the stage for what is to come. What man or
woman wouldn't respond to someone who is polite, personal, and professional?
Following are examples of
how to express your thanks at the beginning of your cover letter and at the
end.
Example #1:
Dear Mr. Hiring Manager:
(beginning)
Thank you for taking a
moment to read my cover letter. I'm pleased to meet you here and hope to do so
in person. I was happy to see on careerjimmy.com your listing for an
administrative assistant—a position for which I feel qualified and eager to
fill.
(ending)
Thank you again for
reading my letter and resume and for considering me for the job. May I come in
for an interview so I can hear your perspective on this position and the
qualities you're looking for in the person you hire? I can be available any
time that works for you. I appreciate this opportunity very much.
Example #2:
Dear Mr. Hiring Manager:
(beginning)
Thank you for posting on
careerjimmy.com such a clear description of the opening for an administrative
assistant now available at your company. I was able to tell at a glance that
this job is just what I've been looking for and feel qualified to fill.
(ending)
You must receive hundreds
of cover letters every week––all the more reason for me to thank you again for
taking time to read mine and for considering me for the position of executive
secretary on your administrative staff. I'd welcome the opportunity to meet
with you in person for an interview so we can discuss what I can bring to the
job and what you expect from the person you hire.
After sending off your
cover letter, take a moment to expand your thanks silently.
· For the job that is waiting for you, even if you
haven't landed it yet
· For the person who will hire you when the time comes
· For the experience, talent, and skill you have to
earn a living
· For the people in your life who love and support you
Thanksgiving Day is not
the only time to give thanks. Move gratitude to the top of your list at home,
at work, and in the community and you will find what you're looking for in the
job market and in your relationships.
Jimmy Sweeney is the president of CareerJimmy and author of
the brand new, "Amazing Cover Letter Creator." Jimmy is also the author of several career
related books and writes a monthly article titled, "Job Search
Secrets."
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