How to Write a Cover Letter That Sounds Like YOU (and Gets Noticed)
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- I hate cover letters. They add so much stress to the already uncomfortable and grueling job hunt. Every time I'm writing one, I find myself wondering: Do people even read these?
Unfortunately, the answer is "yes." But, there are some ways to make the process a little less terrible. I asked Amy Gallo, Harvard Business Review editor and author of "How to Write a Cover Letter," for her advice. From doing the research, to starting off strong, to emphasizing your value - Gallo taught me exactly what I need to do to get my cover letters noticed by hiring managers. I even wrote a new cover letter that has her blessing.
📋 Read the real examples here: hbr.org/2022/05/how-to-write-...
00:00 The pain is real...
00:40 How it Usually Goes
01:18 Meet our Expert, Amy Gallo
01:36 Length
01:53 Do the Research
02:12 Keep it Current
02:30 Find a Name
03:10 Start Strong
03:28 STEAL THIS OPENER
03:59 Emphasize Your Value
04:10 Two Qualities to Mention
04:25 What if I don't have enough experience??
04:49 Convey Enthusiasm, Not Desperation
05:19 Find a Proofreader
06:03 OK, here I go...
06:37 Feedback Sesh
07:46 See the Improvement!
Read Amy Gallo's original article: hbr.org/2014/02/how-to-write-...
Produced by Andy Robinson, Elainy Mata, Kelsey Alpaio
Video by Andy Robinson
Editing by Andy Robinson
Animation and Design by Alex Belser and Karen Player
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6:46 The "audio jungle" took me out lmao but this video's super helpful!
This was beautiful for some one that graduated in 2003, part of generation X and has years of experience in HVAc and Construction. Ik my audience is a new one, short attentions span and ik this will span my career path exponentially thnx for the advice. God speed and blessing to Harvard and Elainey Mata, and Amy Gallo.
Love and appreciate this video! With this level of commitment, it may be challenging to produce a dedicated CV for every job level. I wonder if one can make a generic template for those applications.
Thanks so much for this!
Thank you so much for this video.
Thank you and you rock!
Thank you!
I like you gal ❤
Honestly, it's a poor cover letter.
Too much text.
How about you making a video about it then? Would be interesting to see what your approach is about and how your own perfect letter looks like 😊
How did she get her job if she didn't know how to write a cover letter in the first place?
By applying online🤯
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I still wrote my cover letter. What really led to me getting the job was the interview. I wrote a cover letter that was good enough.
@@elainymata jw did you type it and send it online or hand write it and send it through mail?
We’re not writing cover letters, they can take their job and shove it 🤷♂️