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让你痛失机会的cover letter
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本帖最后由 Garlic.leo 于 2013-9-19 10:58 编辑
因为中间歪了一下楼, 以至于坑刨少了 , 只好把内容分开了。
俺也曾经用seek找过工作, seek上投申请的时候有个cover letter 选项, 这个地球人都知道, 虽然你可以选择不写, 但是有句话怎么说来着 - cover letter 不是万能的, 但没有cover letter 是万万不能的
开个玩笑 。。。。。。。。
一份好的cover letter 可以让你的潜在雇主更全面更深入地了解你, 你也可以有更多的空间更自由地展示你的实力, 还可以借机会跟雇主套个近乎。。。。。总之好处多多, 人家了解你的越多越细, 就对你越有信心不是?
所以俺个人的建议是有cover letter 要写, 没有cover letter 卖一送一也要写, 所谓投简历, 不是只把resume扔出去就行的, 记住你不是一个人在战斗, 而是一大堆professional在群殴, 最后只有一个胜利者, 你要做好万全的准备, 不使自己成为被殴的那个, 要尽自己的全力预估到潜在对手的实力, 使自己能杀出重围, 尽可能地靠近面试那个神圣的大坑, 然后以断腕的决心跳进去。生, 幸也, 死, 命也(paopaobing(65)) 。上帝是公平的, 每个人都有跳坑的机会, 然而你要做的, 是比别人更快更稳更准地跳进去, 把一起跳进去的人尽可能多的踹出来
说的惨了点儿, 但绝对不过分。职场是残酷的, 适合你的dream job可能很久才有一个, 如果因为你没有cover letter, 或者cover letter 质量不高而错过一个黄金机会, 那会大大增加你的找工时间和找工成本, 并且动摇你的自信。如果你平时有多写cover letter练手的话, 那么当机会来临时, 你会因为平时练就的功力而能更好地把握住这个机会(paopaobing(79)) 。
雇主不会因为多一份cover letter烦你, 但是少一份cover letter 却使他们少了一个机会认识你。
好了, 铺垫完成, 接下来先转一篇从linkedin上看来的文章- 八个让你痛失机会的 错误:
Think about the last time you applied for a job – how much effort did you put into your cover letter? Did it get as much love as your resume, or was it a hastily copied-and-pasted-at-the-last-minute offering from a previous job application? In today’s competitive job market, cover letters are your chance to stand out from the crowd, yet many people don’t take the time to get theirs right. Make sure yours doesn’t cost you your dream job. Here are eight mistakes to avoid:
1. Not writing one：You need to write a cover letter every time you apply for a role – every time - unless the application process specifies not to. This is your first chance to impress the reader – don’t tell them you are someone who cuts corners, especially on the first requirement.
2. Wrong name, wrong title or wrong company：Always take the time to find out who is responsible for filling the position, then address your cover letter to them specifically, including the title or reference number of the role you are applying for. You can do better than “To whom it may concern”. Read over your cover letter again before you hit submit to ensure you are sending it to the right person and place – missing crucial details like the name of your potential employer’s firm is not going to make them want to hire you. Worse still, putting in the name of their competitor, who you previously applied for a job with, and then forgetting to update the letter is unforgiveable!
3. Spelling and grammar mistakes：Use spellcheck, proofread it, come back to it later and proofread it again. Get a friend to look over it, do whatever you need to do, but don’t submit a cover letter with spelling and grammar mistakes. A prospective employer isn’t going to believe you about your attention to detail if your initial contact with them proves otherwise.
4. Using an embarrassing email ：addressyour_QT_pie@hotmail.com may have seemed sweet or funny when you were in high school, but if you are applying for a job it’s time for a professional email address. Keep it simple: your.name@email.provider will suffice. And an additional tip - if you don't want people to know how old you are, don't use your date of birth as part of your email address. Most name combinations have been taken so if you must choose a number to add to your name, make it either a single or three digit number that can't be confused with a date of birth or actual age.
5. Not addressing the criteria in the job ad：Prove why you’re a great candidate for this role – refer to the specific aspects of the job mentioned in the ad and the experience you have in these areas. Too many applicants write general responses like “I believe I have what it takes to excel in your company” or “My resume will show why I am a great candidate.” Maybe it will, but the reader may not get that far if you don’t give them a reason to.
6. Giving them your life story：If the person receiving your cover letter sees massive blocks of text on a page, they are likely to skip straight over it to the next one. Keep your cover letter succinct – preferably four paragraphs or fewer – and focus entirely on the job at hand. This is not the place to discuss every job you’ve ever had and every subject you’ve ever studied. Your cover letter is the place to tell your potential boss why they should hire you, or at the very least, meet you.
7. Not using the correct tone：Jokes and casual language have no place in a cover letter. You don’t want to come across as someone who doesn’t take this job seriously, nor do you want to seem disrespectful. Keep your cover letter professional, concise and formal.
8. Focusing on your career dreams rather than their bottom line：Don’t tell your potential boss that in hiring you they’ll be making your career dream come true. It might be, but think of it from their point of view – they want to know that they’re hiring someone who will ultimately contribute successfully to their business. Your cover letter is your chance to show them what’s in it for them if they were to bring you on board.
注意第八条。。。。。
今天絮絮叨叨的讲了这么多, 总算把歪掉的楼给正回来了。 任务完成, 睡觉去。。。。。。。 |
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