Comments on: 8 steps to a perfect cover letter http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2005/08/26/8-steps-to-a-perfect-cover-letter/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:44:20 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Harika http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2005/08/26/8-steps-to-a-perfect-cover-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-219099 Harika Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:01:20 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2005/08/26/8-steps-to-a-perfect-cover-letter/#comment-219099 I took all the advice in this post...you're like my online mentor now. :) If there is anything specific I have to ask myself, I go "What would Penelope TRUNK do?" Thanks a bunch! I took all the advice in this post…you're like my online mentor now. :) If there is anything specific I have to ask myself, I go "What would Penelope TRUNK do?" Thanks a bunch!

]]> By: matchmaker http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2005/08/26/8-steps-to-a-perfect-cover-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-218366 matchmaker Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:06:52 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2005/08/26/8-steps-to-a-perfect-cover-letter/#comment-218366 I’m so with you regarding apple pie being good anytime of year! Warmed up…vanilla ice cream on the side….a bit of heaven! I can’t wait to try this “healthier” version. I’m so with you regarding apple pie being good anytime of year! Warmed up…vanilla ice cream on the side….a bit of heaven! I can’t wait to try this “healthier” version.

]]> By: Laura Paris http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2005/08/26/8-steps-to-a-perfect-cover-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-214950 Laura Paris Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:54:19 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2005/08/26/8-steps-to-a-perfect-cover-letter/#comment-214950 The article is amazing, The way you presented the article is very interesting. The site is excellent and very helpful thanks again.... :) The article is amazing, The way you presented the article is very interesting. The site is excellent and very helpful thanks again…. :)

]]> By: Skills to Learn While Unemployed to Make Yourself More Employable | Need A Job? http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2005/08/26/8-steps-to-a-perfect-cover-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-213672 Skills to Learn While Unemployed to Make Yourself More Employable | Need A Job? Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:41:30 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2005/08/26/8-steps-to-a-perfect-cover-letter/#comment-213672 [...] Write the perfect cover letter: Write a better opening and remember to include all the important details. [...] [...] Write the perfect cover letter: Write a better opening and remember to include all the important details. [...]

]]> By: CSPD » Blog Archive » 100 skills you should learn (for free!!) http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2005/08/26/8-steps-to-a-perfect-cover-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-213340 CSPD » Blog Archive » 100 skills you should learn (for free!!) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:47:41 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2005/08/26/8-steps-to-a-perfect-cover-letter/#comment-213340 [...] Write the perfect cover letter: Write a better opening and remember to include all the important details. [...] [...] Write the perfect cover letter: Write a better opening and remember to include all the important details. [...]

]]> By: 100 Skills You Should Learn (for Free) While You’re Unemployed – Online Degree Programs.org: Top Online Degrees http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2005/08/26/8-steps-to-a-perfect-cover-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-213209 100 Skills You Should Learn (for Free) While You’re Unemployed – Online Degree Programs.org: Top Online Degrees Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:27:34 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2005/08/26/8-steps-to-a-perfect-cover-letter/#comment-213209 [...] Write the perfect cover letter: Write a better opening and remember to include all the important details. [...] [...] Write the perfect cover letter: Write a better opening and remember to include all the important details. [...]

]]> By: Shanali http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2005/08/26/8-steps-to-a-perfect-cover-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-189983 Shanali Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:32:25 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2005/08/26/8-steps-to-a-perfect-cover-letter/#comment-189983 I've read several articles about coverletter writing in the past. This is the first one that has helped me write a cover letter I was excited about. Thank you so much Penelope. (P.S. Sometimes it just takes a woman's touch) I've read several articles about coverletter writing in the past. This is the first one that has helped me write a cover letter I was excited about. Thank you so much Penelope.

(P.S. Sometimes it just takes a woman's touch)

]]> By: ivaylo http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2005/08/26/8-steps-to-a-perfect-cover-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-181211 ivaylo Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:30:14 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2005/08/26/8-steps-to-a-perfect-cover-letter/#comment-181211 Excellent post!I found here interesting advices!Keep writing! Excellent post!I found here interesting advices!Keep writing!

]]> By: Don B. http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2005/08/26/8-steps-to-a-perfect-cover-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-133606 Don B. Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:41:20 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2005/08/26/8-steps-to-a-perfect-cover-letter/#comment-133606 Item 7 about checking a letter several hours after the initial completion is a tack we use on drawings and it works. It is amazing what you catch. I will see things I did years ago and see errors immediately I never noticed before. You had good advice here. I hope others will find it long after it was written just as I did because the advice remains valid. Item 7 about checking a letter several hours after the initial completion is a tack we use on drawings and it works. It is amazing what you catch. I will see things I did years ago and see errors immediately I never noticed before. You had good advice here. I hope others will find it long after it was written just as I did because the advice remains valid.

]]> By: Penelope Trunk http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2005/08/26/8-steps-to-a-perfect-cover-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-108167 Penelope Trunk Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:43:11 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2005/08/26/8-steps-to-a-perfect-cover-letter/#comment-108167 <i>Of course. It is always best to read as much as possible on the subject (or any) until you feel comfortable enough to tailor your cover letter to the situation. Here are some leads: General resume books: http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/syltguides/fullview/23H4A5AEUETZP/ref=cm_syt_dtpa_f_1_rdssss0/103-6039480-1491047?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=sylt-center&pf_rd_r=17JS8N839NDTTSM7A0WE&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=253457301&pf_rd_i=047147374X Cover letter examples: http://www.amazon.com/101-Best-Cover-Letters-Block/dp/0071342575/ref=pd_sim_b_3/103-6039480-1491047 Samples: http://www.vault.com/nr/ht_list.jsp?ht_type=9 Tips: http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/cletters.php Deep mine of information: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverlettersamples/a/coverlettsample.htm -P</i> Of course.
It is always best to read as much as possible on the subject (or any) until you feel comfortable enough to tailor your cover letter to the situation. Here are some leads:

General resume books:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/syltguides/fullview/23H4A5AEUETZP/ref=cm_syt_dtpa_f_1_rdssss0/103-6039480-1491047?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=sylt-center&pf_rd_r=17JS8N839NDTTSM7A0WE&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=253457301&pf_rd_i=047147374X

Cover letter examples:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0071342575/?tag=brazencareeri-20

Samples:
http://www.vault.com/nr/ht_list.jsp?ht_type=9

Tips:
http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/cletters.php

Deep mine of information:
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverlettersamples/a/coverlettsample.htm

-P

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