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Benefits for You: Improve Your Cover Letter
A cover letter is your “foot in the door.” It's your “Hello,” hand-shake. and smile.
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Cons |
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| Traditional work search tool | A conventional letter that limits your creativity | |
| Chance to tell employer more about yourself | Formality limits how you can talk about yourself | |
| Explains why you're a good match for the job | Brevity limits what you can say about your suitability for the job | |
| Shows off your writing skills | Will reveal weaknesses in writing skills | |
| Works best if targeted to a specific job and company | Useless if it's a generic "one size fits all" document |
The Can-Do Work Search Tool can help you improve your cover letter. How? It will help you create the right words to show why you are suitable for the specific job.
Remember—the Can-Do Work Search Tool can also help you with your résumé and interview.
