Posted by Mozella,
Writing a good cover letter example is a very straight forward exercise. It need not be a bothersome chore, made all the more painful by its importance. And it is important. Listen to the all the guru’s, or read their columns; and it is clear that cover letters are a non-negotiable part of what you send to employers. I am a paint by the numbers kind of guy. I really do need it laid out in front of me if I am to understand it. And most advice regarding cover letters seem far too theoretical to me. So I am going to attempt to get back to basics as I lay out how to write a cover letter. Most cover letters fail for the same reason many inexperienced sales representatives fail. All sales representatives begin the same, but it is only those who reflect, adapt, and retool that become successful and seasoned.