07-13-2011, 03:13 PM
anonymouse1 wrote:
That's excellent--I used to do this stuff professionally, and that's excelllent.
[quote=Chakravartin]
Dear [Insert name of HR person or manager. Write to a specific person whenever possible.]
Throughout my years as a [whatever the job was] I have encountered people of many cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and ages ranging from adolescence to geriatric.This is the experience that I would bring as your [job title].
[Statement that is more specific than the last one, illustrating strengths that may not be clear from the resume. It's often followed with bullet-points highlighting accomplishments that reflect the applicant's suitability for the specific job.]
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Thank you for your kind consideration.
Yours truly,
[Name]
I agree with this, but think the phrase "I have encountered" is too vague and passive.