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Cover Letters

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"The trick is in knowing how to transform a cover letter from a bland introduction to a strong selling tool that grabs a prospective employer's interest."


Kathryn and Ross Petras, The Only Job Hunting Guide You'll Ever Need

  

For many, the notion of a cover letter template conjures up images of a far reaching, form letter/mass mailing campaign.  Not so in JobTabs.  Cover letter templates were developed to eliminate the tedium of repetition and allow you to focus on the more engaging aspect of selling yourself to a prospective employer. 

 

Consider how much of what you type in a cover letter is what you've typed before.  With the exception of who the cover letter is addressed to and the custom tailored pitch as to why you are the perfect candidate for the job, there is little that changes.  Wouldn't it be easier if you could just focus on the gist of why you are such a great candidate, and then send it?  We thought so to.  Read on.