Just thought I'd share a tidbit with folks who are currently job seeking. I spoke with my manager today, just shooting the breeze, and we started talking about our job searches. I said, "it doesn't hurt that I had past experience with [organization name]." She said, that certainly helped, but what really got her attention was my cover letter. I remember it mentioned several things I thought would be important to the organization, but I didn't remember exactly what I said and went back tonight to look it up. Even though it was one of those online deals, I still typed out a letter in word, which I had saved. Did a cut and paste into the field, so it wasn't a pretty looking thing, but it said what it needed to, I guess.

 

I didn't say I saved children from burning buildings, but I did give them a hint of who I am in my letter and it got her attention. My manager mentioned that she had MANY resumes, but most people had a cookie cutter cover letter (and this was for a writing position). I know it's risky to go too deep off the cliff of what's expected in a cover letter, but don't be afraid of saying a couple of things that will let the prospective employer know what you're about. Even if it's one of those automated computer posting things, a human being might actually read it.

 

For what it's worth, just thought I'd toss that out there.

 

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

Jayne