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Dear Jobseeker,
If you have any questions about using our website, feel free to contact us by email and we may share your question in an upcoming issue! Q. I noticed you added a blog feature on your website. What exactly is this? A. The blog feature is a new way for us to reach out to our candidates. Our company founders will periodically contribute helpful career insights as well as insurance industry trends for our readers. Aside from our Resources Section and our monthly newsletter content, the GIJ blog will be a beneficial tool for jobseekers both new and seasoned in the insurance business. Visit us today at GIJ Blog. |
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Tips and Tools
You’re probably familiar with this scenario: You apply for a position online, and the website asks if you want to submit a cover letter. You think, “Nah my resume is up to par, I don’t really need one.” A few weeks pass and you haven’t heard anything from the company. Could a professional cover letter have changed that? The truth is that submitting a cover letter is a vital part of the job application process. A well written cover letter can be the difference between whether or not a hiring manager calls you for an interview. The following tips will help you gain a clear understanding of your objectives for writing a good cover letter: Explain Why You Are Sending Your Resume: Don't make the reader guess what you are asking for; be as specific as possible. Do you want a summer internship, a permanent position, or are you inquiring about future employment possibilities? Note: Most companies will attend to qualified applicants before responding to inquests. Relate How You Learned about the Position or Organization: Was it a flyer posted in your department, a web site, or a family friend who works at the organization? It is appropriate to mention the name of someone who referred you to the job. Note: Get permission, and ascertain his or her standing with the company. Convince the Reader to Look at Your Resume: Have
you ever heard the saying, “First impressions last the longest”?
Your cover letter will be the reader’s first impression of you.
Therefore, it must be very well written (grammar and verbiage
count: use your dictionary and thesaurus) and targeted to that
employer and that position. Use active verbs when possible and
point to specific accomplishments or successes. ... to view more of this article, click here. Written by Robin Doering & Kevin Gladding |
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