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sampsonblk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-11-04 01:50 PM
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Need Cover Letter Help - 11/Nov/2004
In response to an online ad, I am sending a resume and cover letter. Problem is, the actual employer is not named. The information is supposed to be sent to a local employment agency. The only contact name I have is for that agency.

How do I compose the cover letter? This lady probably isnt going to do anything but forward the info. Right?

So do I write the cover letter to her? Or to whom it may concern? Or what?
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WestHoustonDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-11-04 01:52 PM
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1. I wouldn't even put in a salutation
Just start with

"Please consider my application for..."
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madinmaryland Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-11-04 01:52 PM
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2. Address the cover letter to the person or agency
that you are replying to.
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eataTREE Donating Member (488 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-11-04 02:25 PM
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3. Dear Human Resource Professional:
I am writing to express my interest in the (___________) position, advertised on (_____________). I am an experienced (____________) located in the (_____________) area and seeking new employment. My resume is attached in Word format.

I am highly skilled in (____________), (____________), and (___________); in addition I have an excellent work ethic and am a strong team player. Please contact me if you have any further questions or to arrange an interview. I can be reached at (______________).

Yours Truly,

(_______________)

This is the only cover letter I ever send. Fill in the blanks. It's got me four jobs and counting.
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sampsonblk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-11-04 03:16 PM
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4. Thanks - to all of you
I am ready now.
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traco Donating Member (579 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-11-04 04:02 PM
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5. Thank you
I will use that next time I am asked to provide a cover letter!

That is if you don't mind.
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eataTREE Donating Member (488 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-11-04 04:03 PM
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6. Go right ahead!
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