2
Apr, 2020

Thank You Email Letters

I found this website to be particularly interesting and helpful. Hope you all feel the same and suggested to can add your own wording specific to your skills, their needs, and specifically to the job’s description.

https://careersidekick.com/thank-you-note-after-interview/

Sample Interview Thank You Email/Note #1:

Hello <Interviewer’s Name>,

I wanted to take a second to thank you for your time <yesterday/Friday/etc>. I enjoyed our conversation about <specific topic you discussed> and enjoyed learning about the <Job Title> position overall. 

It sounds like an exciting opportunity, and an opportunity I could succeed and excel in! I’m looking forward to hearing any updates you can share, and don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns in the meantime.

Thanks again for the great conversation <yesterday/Friday/etc>.

Best Regards,

<Your Name>

 By Biron Clark

Sample Interview Thank You Email/Letter #2:

Dear <Interviewer’s Name>,

Thank you for taking the time to meet with me <yesterday/Friday/etc>. I’m very excited about the opportunity to work at <Company Name>!

The <Job Title> role certainly sounds exciting, and it’s a role I believe I’d excel in thanks to my <experience or skill that would help you succeed in their job>.

I look forward to hearing feedback as soon as you have any updates and would love to continue discussing the opportunity with you.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need clarification on anything we talked about in the meantime.  Thank you again, <Interviewer’s Name>.

Best regards,

<Your Name>

 By Biron Clark

13
Feb, 2020

MRose Cover letter

Cover Letter

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Hello Human Resource Manager,

The posting for a Junior Graphic/Web Designer has caught my attention! My background appears to parallel your needs. I am highly motivated with challenges and work fast under pressure. My unique layout style, web / graphic experience and knowledge would be an asset to your company. As my attached resume and online portfolio demonstrates, the open position is a perfect match for my communication, web and graphic design experience. I continue to prove myself as an intelligent take-charge team player with the ability to coordinate diversified departmental and customer support functions.

  • Accustomed to deadline driven environments
  • Career minded and highly motivated
  • Intelligent take-charge team player
  • Manage multiple projects at one time
  • Experienced in functional design and layout 
  • Communicate concepts to clients in a professional and non-technical manner
  • Text integration, image optimization, navigational elements and search optimization

Primarily, this position will make optimal use of my qualifications working in capacities that require strong layout design, image optimization, and interpersonal communication while professional attention to detail and organization is highly regarded. I believe my enthusiastic, friendly and outgoing personality with the desire to succeed and life long goal to continue learning would be an asset to your company. I would welcome the opportunity to meet and discuss the possible merging of my talents and experience with your needs. Please feel free to contact me at (919) 555-1212 at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your review and consideration.

Sincerely, Melissa Rose
baby4rose@gmail.com

7
Feb, 2020

Cover Letters 101

Effective Cover Letter Writing

Appearance. Keep the appearance of your cover letter clean and concise. Make sure you use the same type of high quality paper for your cover letter and resume. Keep the formatting consistent and break important sections into separate paragraphs. Use a simple font that is ready to read with a type size of at least then points, but not larger than twelve points.

The addressee. It is always a good idea to target your resume to the person who will be reading it. Writing “to Whom It May Concern,” is not as effective as writing to the head of the department directly. Call the company and ask who to address the letter to. Also make sure to get correct spelling and the title of the individual. The only exception to this rule is if the job specifically directs you to specify a department or specifies ‘”no phone calls.”

The opening. Make sure to state the title or position you are applying for and how you heard of the job in the opening of the cover letter.

Keep it simple and direct. Keep your wording concise and to the point. State your qualities and how they will benefit the employer Directly address their job requirement listed in the job description. You may bullet your top three to five qualities as and itemized list. This helps draw attention to the top qualities that you want the employer to focus on. Keep your letter to less than a page and make sure to sign it at the bottom.

Focus on the company. Make sure to focus your cover letter on the company’s needs. When speaking of your qualities and asses, express them as a means of satisfying their requirements for the position. The employer is interested in what you can do for them. Researching their company will give you insight to the type of clients they work with. This will help focus the cover letter.

Grammar and spelling. Employers are looking for effective communicators. Your cover letter is the first communication they are going to read from you. If your cover letter is filled with spelling and grammatical errors, they will probably not call. Use spelling and grammar check on your word processor.

Honesty. Do not lie or exaggerate in your letter. If you misrepresent yourself, the employer will figure it out during the interview. Overstating your qualifications may prohibit you from ever being considered for another position with that company.

Different Types of Cover Letters

Advertisement Response Letter. This letter is in response to a job advertisement. An advertisement response letter gives you the opportunity to directly respond to a specific set of criteria that the employer is looking for. The employer will list the qualifications including skill level, education, and work experience that they are seeking. Use your cover letter to address each point in their advertisement Point out how your training and background address their point-by-point needs. In your opening paragraph, be sure to state what position you are applying for and where you learned of the available position.

Reference letter. One of the most effective ways of obtaining a job is through networking. Referrals from existing employees or companies that have a relationship with the employer will give you an advantage over other applicants. A recommendation from a respected employee gives credibility to your application . Make sure to mention the person referring you.

Cold letter. A cold letter is a general letter of inquiry and is not in response to a specific vacancy. Often people who have an interest in working for a specific company will send a general letter expressing interest in working for that company. This type of letter is can be effective if written well an accompanied by a strong resume.

31
Jan, 2020

Resume Writing 101

A well written resume is the key to obtaining an interview.  You can be the most qualified person for a position, but if your resume is not written well, the employer will skip right over it.  As a designer, use your resume to show the employer your understanding of design and presentation.  Present your information in an organized, precise manner that will catch an employer’s attention. 

An employer looking to hire can be inundated with applications.  Your application should catch an employer’s eye at first glance.  Surviving the initial screening process may be the hardest stage in applying for a job.  Once past the initial screening process, your resume will receive serious consideration and you may be called for an interview.

Think of your resume as an advertisement of what you have to offer.   Ask yourself what would you look for if you were the employer.  Highlight these items in your resume.  Often, you’ll need to customize your resume for a particular job.  Analyse the employer’s needs and present your resume as a solution to their vacancy.