This is what I did on my very first resume. I’m not saying it doesn’t work. I simply didn’t work for me. I stated my desire for the position. I slightly went over my resume and pointed out that I was proficient in most computer programs. I, of course, stated I could incorporate myself to the work team and would have no trouble getting along with anyone. What I missed the boat on was the showing part. You know where you stop telling and give an example of what’s running through your head as your writing. To make it short, I didn’t give them enough of a reason to call me in.
Again, frustration, I know I could have been a good addition to the team but without giving them a reason to call and interview me I missed out. Out of that same feeling, I looked for information I could use to put together a compelling letter that would show them that yes, I was entry level but I had a lot of energy and hunger to learn and grow.
I’m in the educational field and I was fortunate to have participated in several different programs that did in fact help me prepare for the job I was applying for. I had an opportunity to work with many people from different places and backgrounds. Briefly sharing this information would have made a huge difference to the reader’s perception of where I could fit in with the company. That’s what I learned from some of the programs I looked into while researching how to improve my resume cover letter.
I didn’t incorporate any of that information on my first entry level resume cover letter. I completely changed the format of my letter with my new information. Better yet I was able to deliver a letter that used language the interviewer could relate to and make the distinction between someone with some experience and someone without.
It worked out, I was called back to several second interviews and I was hired shortly after making those changes to my resume. I’m not saying it was a breeze to get the job. It was just better presented and that was the difference between having an opportunity to interview and not.
In my experience, a good cover letter has made a difference between landing the interview and not. That’s the first step, right? I catch the reader with the knowledge I have of their organization and a few other key tips I learned to incorporate into my letter. I’ve helped my sister and brothers with their letter and they’ve also landed the jobs. What I picked up made the difference on how I write an entry level resume cover letter.
Entry Level Resume Cover Letters
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