The cold call cover letter is appropriate when you are applying to a position that is not necessarily listed on a job board or advertised anywhere. \u00a0And for that reason, it can be a little tricky.<\/p>\n
You really need to blow the hiring manager away in order for them to grant\u00a0an unsolicited interview request, so there a re a few key things to remember. \u00a0Most importantly, you really have to do your research and demonstrate that you know the company and position inside out.<\/strong><\/p>\n After that, it really pays to address the letter to a specific person. \u00a0Simply writing \u201cTo Whom It May Concern\u201d is a great way to have the letter filed under G (for those keeping track that\u2019s the Garbage).<\/p>\n Finally, this letter needs to be all about \u201cpizazz\u201d. Since the reader wasn\u2019t expecting to receive this, you really need to catch their attention and sell yourself, but most importantly, quickly demonstrate how you will add value to their company.<\/p>\n Download as: PDF<\/a> or Word Doc<\/a>
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