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Executive Recruiter

November 21, 2010

These agencies are usually state-licensed to collect a retainer from a company to conduct a search for the person that the company needs. Usually, the positions the recruiter tries to fill lie in the $60,000 or higher salary range. Most companies use such a “head hunter” when the position they’re trying to fill is at [...]

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Fourth Paragraph: The Closing

October 4, 2009

Make it easy for the employer to contact you by restating your contact information here. Try to find a way to show your enthusiasm without going overboard. This is your final chance to make an impression. Here are a few closing statements to end your cover letter with style: A Few More Tips If you [...]

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Second Paragraph: The Sales Pitch

September 26, 2009

The objective of this section is to list the reasons why you are a great candidate for this job. Remember that list you made earlier in the chapter? This is where you get to use that information. Focus on what the recruiter is looking for and use some of the words from the advertisement as [...]

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Part II: The Right Stuff: Resumes and Cover Letters

September 20, 2009

Before you start writing Follow standard business letter format when you write your cover letter. Don’t get fancy. From start to finish, here’s a quick breakdown of the sections your letter should include. Refer to this list as you write. Heading or Return Address: Include your name, complete mailing address, and your e-mail address, if [...]

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The Targeted Resume Letter: All in One

September 5, 2009

The targeted resume letter is a combination of the cover letter and resume. It is also called a tailored letter. This letter is thought to be more personal, and thus more appealing, than the cover-letter-plus-resume duo. This type of letter is more effective when sent directly to hiring managers rather than to the human resources [...]

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The Blind Ad Letter: A Leap of Faith

August 30, 2009

Powered by ://URLFAN The ideal cover letter addresses a single reader by name. However, many recruitment ads virtually prevent any form of targeting – unless you’re a good detective. The advertisers provide only an untraceable fax number, P.O. Box, commercial mail facility box, or cloaked e-mail address. They bypass the advertiser’s name, job title, and [...]

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The Resume Letter: A Familiar Type

August 11, 2009

As you pull up short in front of a computer, you’re confronted by a sudden thought; what sort of letter shall I write that will nail this job for me? This chapter answers that question by introducing you to five basic action letter categories – each of which can respond to specific needs of employers. [...]

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