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Cover Letter Strategies
Your Unique Selling Proposition
When
preparing to write a cover letter, you may find it helpful to think
about your unique selling proposition (www.quintcareers.com).
- What is the one thing that makes you unique?
- What makes you better than other candidates applying
for a similar position with this company?
- What can you offer that no other applicant can?
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What is the one reason the employer should want to
hire you above all other candidates?
Example of Replacing "I," "Me," and "My"
with "You"
I
am enclosing my resume for your review because I am very
interested in obtaining a full-time position as an Investment Banking
Analyst at Ace Financial. I am well qualified for this position.
In addition to the strong quantitative and analytical skills I
have developed as an undergraduate economics major and in my work
experience, I have a proven ability to stay focused for long hours
under pressure.
I am applying for the position of
Investment Banking Analyst where my combination of economics training
and high-tech experience will add value to your operations. Please consider
the following:
You will gain from my strong financial background, which includes a recent
associate's degree in business administration, coupled with experience
researching and trading securities as an investment intern (resulting
in returns of 200%).
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