Synopsis: Two career coaches give examples of effective cover letters and offer street-smart tips for job hunting success. It also includes sections on formatting a letter, key words to use in a letter and e-mailing a letter. 101 Best Cover Letters shows how to individualize a cover letter so that it plays up a job seeker's strengths and downplays any weaknesses.

Cover Letters That Blow Doors Open
by Anne Kinney
Prep Publishing, Copyright, October 1999 (paperback)

Synopsis: This book is a compilation of great cover letters that helped real people get in the door for job interviews against stiff competition. Included are letters that show how to approach employers when you're moving to a new area, how to write a cover when you're changing fields or industries, and how to arouse the employer's interest to dial your number first from a stack of other resumes.

National Employment Weekly Cover Letters
by Taunee S. Besson and Perri Capell
Publisher, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Copyright, May 1999 (paperback)

Synopsis: This updated edition offers expert guidance on writing that all-important letter, from the basic elements to customizing for specific situations. This best selling handbook for writing effective cover letters includes expanded Internet job search material.

Cover Letters For Dummies
by Joyce Lain Kennedy
IDG Books Worldwide, 2nd edition, May 2000 (paperback)

Synopsis: A common-sense, hands-on guide that will take the job hunter through the steps to creating the perfect cover letter. It starts with the basics of how to structure the letter, details what the "meat and potatoes" of the body should contain, offers ideas and suggestions on how to make the letter stand out in a crowd, and covers how to wrap up and ask for an interview or appointment.

The Everything Cover Letter Book
by Steven Graber and Mark Lipsman
Adams Business Media: ISBN, Copyright, April 2000 (paperback)

Synopsis: Great cover letters for everybody from students to executives. This book includes job-winning fundamentals as well as cover letter samples.

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