07-13-2011, 12:37 PM
Good comments. I'd just add that unless this is for medical our counseling fields, I'd go with "teen to elderly". I think the goal should be what is the absolute shortest and simplest you could make this (good goal for any writing). Take out as much as you can and still get the exact same meaning across.
That said, the amount of text included in your OP, IMHO, is not enough to justify a letter. Don't make it more complicated to make it longer, just add in more stuff. Address one or two bullet points conversationally that you feel are highlights from the resume. Give the reader an actual reason to seek more info in the resume. The cover letter is the sales pitch. The resume is just tech specs.
Also, refer to the resume at the end, not right away.
mrthuse, "octagenarians"? Really?
That said, the amount of text included in your OP, IMHO, is not enough to justify a letter. Don't make it more complicated to make it longer, just add in more stuff. Address one or two bullet points conversationally that you feel are highlights from the resume. Give the reader an actual reason to seek more info in the resume. The cover letter is the sales pitch. The resume is just tech specs.
Also, refer to the resume at the end, not right away.
mrthuse, "octagenarians"? Really?