Most hiring managers find cover letters useless because they don’t communicate what is most needed. However, those same hiring managers acknowledge that an effective cover letter can be a quick ticket to an interview. Come learn the magic that can turn your introductory communication into a winner!

BONUS: Learn about effective Introductory Letters as well.

Guest presenter: Patti Breckenridge, Founder, People Connections of Florida LLC

Workshop Goals:

Learn how to write cover letters that:

• Address the two topics of most interest to hiring managers and recruiters
• Avoid adding unnecessary information, and
• Use a format that is much easier to read than the traditional paragraph-dominated letter.
• Make it through the initial screening process
• Impress the hiring manager

What We Will Cover:

• What the hiring community wants to see in a cover letter
• How to answer crucial questions succinctly
• An effective cover letter template
• Writing and reviewing sample cover letters
• The elements of an introductory letter

Materials Needed:
Please bring printouts of 2 job postings that interest you.
Prepare a 15-second branding statement to introduce yourself.

Workshop Length:
1 hour and 15 minutes.  Please plan to log into Zoom 5 minutes early.

Who Should Attend:
Unemployed and underemployed individuals looking to work in a professional environment and seeking relevant and practical information or advice regarding the next steps in their job search or career path. This includes individuals in mid-career transition, women re-entering the workforce after a hiatus, military veterans transitioning to the civilian workforce, recent college graduates launching their careers, and mature workers not ready or able to retire.

Cost to Attend: Free

Dress: Business casual

Registration Required via ZOOM.

TampaBay-Job-Links, a program of Gulf Coast JFCS, is supported by philanthropic donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations.