{"id":3810,"date":"2017-11-27T20:14:31","date_gmt":"2017-11-27T17:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/?p=3810"},"modified":"2017-11-27T20:14:31","modified_gmt":"2017-11-27T17:14:31","slug":"job-cover-letters-someone-changing-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/job-cover-letters-someone-changing-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"JOB COVER LETTERS: Someone Changing Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Generally speaking, if you are changing careers, you\u2019ll be short on experience. \u00a0So similarly to the \u201cNew Graduate\u201d cover letter, you\u2019ll want to put the focus on your reasons for making the career change along with your relevant skills and abilities and how your experience in your past career will translate to your new career.<\/p>\n<p>And remember, enthusiasm goes a long way. Hiring managers get excited about applicants that really show a desire to succeed in the role and industry they are applying to.<\/p>\n<p>So make sure you do your research and know the position and industry inside out so that you are easily able to show how enthusiastic you are about the opportunity and how determined you are to get started on your new career path.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"3464335665\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Betty Hernandez<br \/>\n1400 Main St.<br \/>\nSometown, PA 11111<br \/>\nPhone: (215) 555-5555<br \/>\nbetty@somedomain.com<\/p>\n<p>Jan. 10, 2017<\/p>\n<p>Lance Jones<br \/>\nVP Business Development<br \/>\nMcClain Companies<br \/>\n15 Walnut St.<br \/>\nPhiladelphia, PA 12345<\/p>\n<p>Dear Lance:<\/p>\n<p>I am writing to you as a fellow graduate of Hofstra University (class of 2002) and would sincerely appreciate any insight you could provide me into McClain Companies. I have been working in sales for almost five years, and I am now looking to transition into corporate human resources at a company such as yours.<\/p>\n<p>Although successful in my sales career, I have realized the aspects of my work I find most rewarding are all in HR-related functions. The following offers a few highlights of my qualifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Solid foundation in HR affairs:<\/strong> As senior account executive, I have been responsible for a number of HR functions, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training new employees. A quick learner of complex concepts and legal issues, I am eager to broaden these competencies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dynamic communication style:<\/strong> I am adept in building relationships, consensus and a shared sense of purpose. I am known for my ability to quickly establish trust with employees, mediate disputes and motivate others into action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Experience in corporate training:<\/strong> A constant throughout my sales career has been my passion for the design and delivery of staff development programs. Comfortable and experienced giving both large and small-group presentations, I have conducted hundreds of training seminars for diverse audiences across all organizational levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you know of anyone within McClain Companies who might be looking for someone with my qualifications, I would be very grateful for your referral. Thanks in advance for any assistance you may be able to provide.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards,<\/p>\n<p>Betty Hernandez<br \/>\nEnclosure: Resume<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"3836292876\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/how-to-write-a-curriculum-vitae-cv-for-a-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Write a Curriculum Vitae (CV) for a Job<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/the-cover-letters-that-make-hiring-managers-smile-then-call-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Cover Letters That Make Hiring Managers Smile (Then Call You)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Generally speaking, if you are changing careers, you\u2019ll be short on experience. \u00a0So similarly to the \u201cNew Graduate\u201d cover letter, you\u2019ll want to put the focus on your reasons for making the career change along with your relevant skills and abilities and how your experience in your past career will translate to your new career. 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