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Introduction vii -- Acknowledgments xi -- JobHunting in Today's New World 1 -- The Top 10 Rules for Writing Killer Cover Letters 17 -- How to Identify and Sell Your Strengths 31 -- The Networking Letter 45 -- The Ad Response and Resume Cover Letter 71 -- The Follow-Up Letter 195 -- The Thank You Letter 217 -- The Make Something Happen Letter 227 -- Additional JobHunting Letters 249 -- Killer Resources 259 -- Index of Letters That Address Specific Issues 267 -- Index of Letters by Industry and Job Letters 279 -- Alphabetical Listing of Letters 279 -- About the Authors 285

"The bestselling guide to writing cover letters that make you stand out from the competitionUpdated with important new insights into email, social media, and online postingsFor anyone applying for a job, networking, requesting a reference, or writing a thank-you letter, this new edition of the go-to guide addresses new developments in technology and communication and how they affect the cover letter writing process. New content includes how and when to use email and/or "snail mail"; how social media and other technologies have transformed the job search process; and new letters/e-mails for innovative industries such as IT, social media, branding, cybersecurity, and website design.Sandra Podesta is President of eBusinessWriting.com and the founder and host of live, online ResumeRoom.com workshops, through which she helps job hunters craft high-quality resumes. Andrea Paxton is a recruiter and human resources executive who has worked extensively with every phase of the interview, selection, hiring, and training processes. "-- Provided by publisher.