There is a job that I applied for as a new grad 2 years ago. It is with a company that I dream about. When I applied 2 years ago, I was told to reapply in 2 years after I get some experience under my belt. Well, my 2 years is up and there is a job opening with my dream company!!
I am pretty sure the HR lasy will remember me from 2 years ago. I called her 2 times and both times we had lovely conversations. The opening specifies that the CL needs to be addressed to the dame HR lady.
My Question:
I have read that HR folks get tired of reading the cookie cut cover letters. I want to spice it up by somehow adding tha, working for this company has been a goal of mine for many years now, and that I am motivated, excited, etc, etc.
How do I throw that in? I want them to know that I can 'taste' this job. I
2007-11-21 12:48:49 · 2 answers · asked by sephia 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
This site gives you tips to write a good cover letter as well as gives you 42 sample cover letters. See if you can take the best of each and write a really good one. All the best.
2007-11-21 16:59:22 · answer #1 · answered by Sandy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definitely go for the targeted cover letter approach because it is the one which suits you best in this situation. You should use the general format of the cover letter (paragraphs, introduction, closing formula etc etc), but you should tailor it to the specific of your necessities. Use as many keywords as possible (that's why it's called targeted), use part of their advertisement, use things related to the company (name, words like "prestigious, excellent, outstanding and so on) and mesmerize them with your "written personality" (yes, we do have such thing).
http://www.careeradvicecenter.com/cover-letter/why-targeted-cover-letter.html
And yes....do mention it has been a goal for you for a couple of years now.
2007-11-22 06:53:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋