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Cover Letters In A Week

Pat Scudamore

Cover Letters In A Week is a simple and straightforward guide to getting the result you want from your covering letter giving you everything you really need to know in just seven short chapters. From making an impact being 'employer friendly' and getting the design right to beating the competition unsolicited job applications and registering with recruitment agencies you'll discover all of the dos and don'ts to successful cover letter writing.

This book introduces you to the main themes and ideas of writing successful cover letters giving you a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts together with practical and thought-provoking exercises. Whether you choose to read it in a week or in a single sitting this is your fastest route to success:

- Sunday: Understand the importance of first impressions and the common mistakes people make
- Monday: Ensure your application is taken seriously with a cover letter that is concise complements your CV and is targeted to the job you have applied for
- Tuesday: Discover how to style and structure your cover letter with advice on forms of address etiquette fonts margins and the importance of 'white space'
- Wednesday: Design your cover letter to engage your audience and overcome the competition for advertised jobs
- Thursday: Design a speculative cover letter to approach the invisible job market
- Friday: Learn how to address cover letters to agencies and recruitment consultants
- Saturday: Learn from your applications whether successful or not and develop your writing style for the future

ABOUT THE SERIES
In A Week books are for managers leaders and business executives who want to succeed at work. From negotiating and content marketing to finance and social media the In A Week series covers the business topics that really matter and that will help you make a difference today. Written in straightforward English each book is structured as a seven-day course so that with just a little work each day you will quickly master the subject. In a fast-changing world this series enables readers not just to get up to speed but to get ahead.

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  • Classification : Business, Management & Economics
  • Pub Date : APR 7, 2016
  • Imprint : Teach Yourself
  • Page Extent : 128
  • Binding : PB
  • ISBN : 9781473609426
  • Price : INR 350
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Pat Scudamore

Patricia Scudamore and Hilton Catt have operated in the employment field for many years. They run their own business, the Scudamore Catt Partnership. They have written a number of books on career management including other titles in this series. David McWhir has over 20 years' experience as a management trainer and coach. He works with senior management teams in both the public and private sectors. Mo Shapiro, partner of INFORM T&C is a Master Practitioner in NLP and Coaching. She has an outstanding record as a communications and presentation skills coach & trainer and an international public speaker. Alison Straw is an independent Consultant and Executive Coach. Her career has been devoted to helping individuals, groups and organisations develop.

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