Recent Response To Our Cover Letter Article -

Recent Response To Our Cover Letter Article -In a recent article I wrote about how *not* to start your cover letter. Our articles are frequently published on http//www.workbloom.net and as a result we occassionally receive comments. I thought this comment welches a great one. We differ in opinion, but everyones experience is different and it is good to consider all view points. I really loved his alternatives and suggest you use them when/if appropriate. Please read belowJessica,Ive enjoyed reading many of your posts and have even incorporated several of your ideas and recommendations into the advice Ive passed along as an executive recruiter prepping a candidate for an interview, as a rsum writer, and as a career coach. While you are right about how not to start a cover letter, I have to disagree with you on the suggestions you provided.Ive found that most cover letters are not read thoroughly before the rsum is read and then, and only if the rsum is strong will a hiring or HR manag er go back to reread the cover letter. That might not entirely be the case when the letter is sent in the body of an email or as part of an online application, but almost always is if sent as a second attachment. We live in an era of bullet-points and people want to get to the meat of the matter. So the heck with the letter, lets go to the rsum.As a result, the letters need to capture the reader immediately and not threaten to hold him or her too long. The, If youre looking for or, In todays business climate kind of starts are looked at every day and make a letter too long. The writer needs to jump right into presenting a reason to make the rsum want to be read. Its my opinion that the letter needs to be all about you.These are a few of the alternatives Ive suggested in the past.Throughout my professional history, I have built a successful financial management career with an emphasis in commercial banking. I have extensive experience in senior management including having held both t he CFO and COO positions of a publicly traded bank with $4.5 billion in total assets.Over the brde 17 years I have worked for four companies without having changed locations, the last three each a successor to the previous three. With each change of ownership and company name, I was retained to assist with the transition during which time I was not only able to help the new company meet its goals and deadlines, but giving me an opportunity to prove my value and allow me to continue moving my career upward.Would appreciate your view point as well.HalBest wishes in your job search