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Cover Letter Examples: How to Handle Sticky Situations in

Your Cover Letter

Kim Isaacs, Mons ter Resume Expert

How to Handle Sticky Situations in Your Cover Letter

By Kim Isaacs, Monster Resume Expert

Are you wondering how to deal with a s ticky work his tory issue? Whether yo u were

laid off f rom your last position, took time of f to raise children or are looking to

change careers, the cover letteris the perf ect place to address potential red f lags.

One caveat: Keep the explanation brief . Writing a cover letter is an exercise in selling

yourself , so the tone should be upbeat and positive. Review these examples to get inspiration f or explainin

your s ticky situation:

Layoff

Last month, ABC Co. made the dif f icult decision to diss olve its operations, so I am available f or immediate

employment. I am eager to continue my ______ career and was very excited when I learned about your job

opportunity -- it s a perf ect match to my qualif ications and career goals.

Long-Term Unemployment

Altho ugh I was a top producerf or ABC Co., my pos ition was eliminated during a major corporate

restructuring. I have been searching f or a position in the industry, but t he economy has made positions in

______ very dif f icult to f ind. In the interim, I have been networking at industry events and keeping my skills

f resh, but I am eager to resume my career in the ______ f ield.

Medical Leave

(Note: Dont disclose medical inf ormation that could jeopardize your chance of landing a job - - disclosure is

your personal choice.)

Af ter taking t ime of f to undergo back surgery, I lef t ABC Co. (on excellent terms) to f ocus on my recovery. A

I regained my strength, I went to schoo l part- time and received certif ications in ______ and ______. Now

f ully recovered, I have been given an excellent bill of health by my doctor, and am highly mot ivated to retur

to the full-t ime workf orce.

Time Off Caring for an Ill Family Member

In the last couple of years, I served as primary caregiverto my f ather, who was diagnosed with a terminal

illness. During this dif f icult period, I kept my work skills updated by independently studying ______ and

actively participating in industry news groups. At this time, I am available to return t o work, and am conf iden

that I would be an asset to your team.

Time Of f Raising Children

Af ter s tepping away f rom the workf orce t o start a f amily, I am eager to resume my pro f essio nal career no w

that my children are schoo l-aged. I have kept my skills and connections current through active volunteer

work, including leadership roles in schoo l and charitable organizat ions.

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Relocation

I plan to relocate to ______ to be closer to f amily, and your opening presents an excellent opportunity. I am

available immediately f or a telephone interview and can arrange to meet in person on short not ice.

Career Change

Altho ugh successf ul in my ______ career, I have realized that the aspects of my work that I f ind the mos t

rewarding are all in ______-related f unctions. I am currently pursuing a f ull- time posit ion in this area, and amconf ident in my ability to excel in this f ield.

Entrepreneur-to-Corporate Position

Af ter building a successf ul small business (where I grew revenues f rom zero t o s ix figures in two years), I

recently closed the operation to pursue my passion f or t he ______ f ield. Your o pening is an excellent

opportunity, and I loo k f orward to speaking with you about how I can help expand your operation.

Job-Hopping

Altho ugh I have changed jobs more than I would have liked in the pas t f ew years , I am searching f or a

pos ition where I can make a long-t erm commitment. If you agree that my credentials are an excellent f it t o

your needs, please f eel f ree to call or email me to arrange a meeting.

Temp Experience

Most recently, I have contracted with ABC Agency and have completed a number of interes ting assignments

(detailed on the attached resume). While this work is rewarding, the short- term nature of temping does not

let me provide the kind of enduring, value-added contributions I f ind to be most f ulf illing as I could as a f ull-

time team member.

Demoted

Budget cuts required me to take a ______ posit ion in order t o remain employed, but I am conf ident in my

ability to step back up to a management position and hit the ground running. I would welcome the chance fo

an interview to discuss your goals and outline ways I can help you achieve them.

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