Comments on: The Cover Letter Segmentation Study

By: Darren Taylor

Darren Taylor — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:50:21 +0000

Great article on writing cover letters. Any HR managers on here? What are your views? http://t.co/GAqN3u6Q

By: Uk jobs

Uk jobs — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:30:00 +0000

In today’s highly competitive world, you need an outstanding CV to reach at the interview stage – the first step in getting the job you want. In today’s whirlwind job market companies receive many applications from candidates with similar skill-sets and your CV needs to differentiate you and demonstrate your suitability to gain a competitive edge.

By: The Lumberyard

The Lumberyard — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 04:56:34 +0000

Great advice from @TimsStrategy I've seen many of them! Cover Letters You Should Never Write http://t.co/sfWgR8T

By: Tim Tyrell-Smith

Tim Tyrell-Smith — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 04:52:51 +0000

Cover Letters You Should Never Write | Tim's Strategy http://t.co/sfWgR8T The Cover Letter Segmentation Study

By: TimsStrategy

TimsStrategy — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 04:45:00 +0000

Thanks for sharing your view point. I agree. Write a good cover letter or don’t write one at all. A bad cover letter can be a dis-qualifier to be sure!

By: UK careers

UK careers — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:07:00 +0000

Your first impression may be the last impression; this is especially true in CV writing and just as importantly writing your cover letter, as it is practically the first thing that one reads. Therefore, writing a good cover letter is as important as writing a good curriculum vitae (CV). So, even if you have one of the best resumes in the world, and lack a good cover letter chances are that your CV may be discarded by a potential employer, thus ruining your chances of getting an interview call for one of the dream jobs. In order to avoid such a situation, it is important to learn to write an effective cover letter for CV.

By: Robert Hadley

Robert Hadley — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:24:48 +0000

RT @TimsStrategy: The Cover Letter Segmentation Study #career #jobsearch http://bit.ly/9iKVCc

By: On Being A Good Fit For The Job « ANDYWERGEDAL

On Being A Good Fit For The Job « ANDYWERGEDAL — Mon, 17 May 2010 19:01:07 +0000

[...] The resume is largely an objective tool. Although it can be reviewed subjectively. We can all choose to give candidates more or less credit for accomplishments. Based on our own lens and our reaction to the way a candidate writes their cover letter. [...]

By: Tim's Strategy - Ideas for Job Search, Career and Life

Tim's Strategy - Ideas for Job Search, Career and Life — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:03:13 +0000

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By: Tim Tyrell-Smith

Tim Tyrell-Smith — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:32:40 +0000

Thanks Laura – Interesting thought about a handwritten cover letter. You’d better have good handwriting if you try it, though. I don’t want to read a long letter that taxes me!

By: Tim Tyrell-Smith

Tim Tyrell-Smith — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:32:00 +0000

Thanks Laura – Interesting thought about a handwritten cover letter. You’d better have good handwriting if you try it, though. I don’t want to read a long letter that taxes me!

By: Laura Paris

Laura Paris — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:48:38 +0000

Very good advice. I agree that a qualified cover letter comes from the heart. Also I would like to add that a hand written cover letter will work wonders, rather than a typed one. Of course, it needs to be scanned when e-mailed.

By: Laura Paris

Laura Paris — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:48:00 +0000

By: Tim Tyrell-Smith

Tim Tyrell-Smith — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:49:25 +0000

Hi Suzan – Nothing wrong with highlighting your match with the job description. With HR groups as busy as they are, you are helping, right? My main point in warning about this segment was in writing too much copy when you can have a bigger impact with fewer words!

By: Tim Tyrell-Smith

Tim Tyrell-Smith — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:49:00 +0000

By: Suzan

Suzan — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:50:32 +0000

Admittedly, I may be a “copywriter” but I always try to match my cover letter to the job description, in order to emphasize what a strong match I am. My resume is good, but it may not be obvious to the HR executive how my previous experience fits into this role.

By: Suzan

Suzan — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:50:00 +0000

By: Tim Tyrell-Smith

Tim Tyrell-Smith — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:28:38 +0000

Hi Michelle – As someone reminded me on the Spin Strategy LinkedIn group this week, not only is it acceptable to add a link to your profile, but it also shows that you are technology savvy. Thanks for adding your thoughts here.

By: Tim Tyrell-Smith

Tim Tyrell-Smith — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:28:00 +0000

By: Michelle K M

Michelle K M — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:20:59 +0000

As a recent Post-Graduate seeking employment in this economy, I’m always interested in learning new ideas to present myself. And in this new internet environment, it is quite difficult to present yourself after having been in the employment sector for so long.
But with the advice of experts like yourself, I’ve readied myself with cover letters that pinpoint what I bring to the table in lieu of the requirements of the job.
Each cover letter is to a specific person or a hiring agent of that company, depending on the advertisement. Personal identification is said to assist in catching the recruiter’s eye.
Most recently, at the end of the letter, under my signature is the link to my Linkedin, profile. Is this acceptable, as I’ve recommendations on the site?