Comments on: The Cover Letter Deconstructed

By: The Cover/Interview Letter : Freelance Writing Job Hunting Tips

The Cover/Interview Letter : Freelance Writing Job Hunting Tips — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:05:04 +0000

[...] been doing some thinking about cover letters for freelancers and how the hiring process can be different from getting a job in the brick-and-mortar world. Some [...]

By: Beth Anderle

Beth Anderle — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:35:48 +0000

Thank you, thank you , thank you Jodee! I was just obsessing over the dreaded cover letter this morning, and this article is going to be a huge help!

By: David Dittell

David Dittell — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:56:37 +0000

Jodee,

The one thing I always keep in mind with cover letters is that it’s meant for the client, hiring manager, etc. to read, so you have to frame everything for them. Don’t make the cover letter about you as much as about what you can do for them, why they need you, what you have to offer them, etc. If the information is only relevant to you or you can’t adequately explain its relevance to them, chuck it.

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:26:37 +0000

Thanks for the post. That’s a nice breakdown of the cover letter. I do tend to be a bit haphazard when I write the letters, will keep this format mind.

By: Terreece

Terreece — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:51:02 +0000

I hate cover letters too! I sometimes just want to write – trust me, I’m good and call it a day. This is great info Jodee!

By: Around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network : Freelance Writing Jobs for Web and Print

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:20:46 +0000

[...] The Cover Letter Deconstructed [...]

By: Colleen

Colleen — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 18:26:53 +0000

Thank you so much for this post! I quite often wonder if I’m not getting as many gigs as I could be because of my cover letters.

By: Donna Mann

Donna Mann — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 02:20:41 +0000

Jodee – thanks for this post! I hate cover letters too. Ya think its a Meyer’s Brigg’s thing? My cover letters look very much like the one you describe. I do try in the first paragraph to show that I’ve done my homework on their company by complementing them (genuinely) on something very specific to their brand, product or service. Keep up the great work. You are appreciated! -Donna