Job Search Support Part 5: Don’t Make This Cover Letter Blunder
This Limited Podcast Series was recorded on August 27, 2024 with 50+ job seekers in attendance. Michele Dye, a former hiring manager, gave a state of the current job market and stayed on the call taking questions from the audience for 2 hours. Dyenamic Careers has created short podcast episodes from this call to help you quickly find the answers you need to get hired in this job market.
Ahhhhh.... cover letters. No one likes writing them. Some recruiters think they're important, others do not. Many applicants will opt not to write one. So what should you do? If you're going to write a cover letter, you need to do it right, especially in this competitive job market.
In this episode, you'll discover:
0:00 Why you can't start a cover letter with "I'm excited to apply for..."
1:10 Cover letter structure
1:40 The optimal cover letter length
Here’s how I can help you with your job search:
Coming Soon! Get Hired Hotline is the place for you to get job search support how you need it, when you need it for only $20/month. Join the waitlist and see what’s included.
Learn my secret résumé writing formula that shows you how to tell your future employer why they need to hire you (95% of job seekers don’t know how to do this).
Get inside the mind of a hiring manager with expert feedback from me on your cover letter.
Discover how to grow your network and deepen relationships so you attract more opportunities and move your career forward.
