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LCWhy is it so hard?
Bringing the right people together
Common Ground
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LCHiring managers are:
Busy
Overworked
Swamped with applicants
Problem/Hurdle
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LCHiring managers:
Intentionally create hurdles and processes to make their work more manageable.
Problem/Hurdle
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Strategy: Stand out from the crowd
Demonstrate your value added
Tactic: Use a Cover Letter
Vision
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Reject the cover letter idea
It’s a numbers game
People do win the lottery
Option 1
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Use a generic cover letter template
This will be spotted, and it won’tSet you apart or
Demonstrate your value added
Option 2
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Develop a Targeted Cover Letter
This willSet you apart and
Demonstrate your value added
Option 3
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LCShow don’t tell
A killer cover letter demonstrates you’ve done your homework
You knew the right person to contact
You knew what they are looking for
They quickly see you have the specific qualifications and a track record demonstrating how you can help them
You acknowledger they are busy, and you’ll take the responsibility to follow up
The Close
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LCIf you need help – we can help!
This does take more time
Requires a little research
You do need to meet the job requirements
And craft it into a compelling message
The Fine Print
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LCRepurpose and Leverage
40-50% is reusable for a similar target position
It can easily be reworked as an Elevator pitch
Introduction
Online profile
And much more…
If you need help we can show you how…
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The Hook