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** Preparing Letters **
Letters are key communication devices. They are used for networking; they introduce you and
your resume to hiring managers, HR managers, and recipients of your resume in online application
processes; and they help you cement interactions, such as networking meetings and interviews as
thank you notes. Generally, written correspondence should be short and to the point, but in most
cases highlighting key aspects you want the reader to remember about you is an important part of the communication.
As with resumes, there is a lot of advice out there, along with samples to help cut
development time of basic letter formats and content. You'll find once initiated and used, the basic
form and language of the letters remains the same, with tweaking done to tailor it to the situation
as necessary.
The "How-to-do-it" section provides samples and guidance on a letters for a range of situations.
The value of the samples and format below should be seen in their guidance and "remindering" of keeping messages simple, clear, yet persuasive. Literal word-for-word usage is not recommended, unless the writing style, usage and message are totally comfortable with your own communication style.
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To Network contacts
To Hiring Managers or HR Managers in response to job postings (print or online) or wherever resume is being submitted for employment.