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Dear New Orleans Job Guru, “One of the accounting jobs I’m applying for says to email a résumé and cover letter. I’ve never used one before. Is it OK to just say something in the email itself instead of writing a cover letter? If you think I should create a cover letter, can you tell me what I should include in it?” — Doreen A., New Orleans, LA Dear Doreen, It’s a great idea to include a brief note in the email you send in to apply for the job, but if they specifically ask for a cover letter in addition to the résumé, an email note will not be enough. The email note should be very brief, two or three sentences at most. For example, you could say, “Thank you very much for the opportunity to comGrant Cooper pete for the position of Accounting Technician. I have attached my résumé and cover letter for your review. I look forward to learning more about your goals for your next Accounting team member.” The cover letter, while not overly long, should be much more developed, and should be formatted attractively, ideally matching your résumé in style and font. Length is somewhat variable, but most good cover letters range from one-half to one page in length. A study from Columbia University stated that the single most important piece of information you can place in a cover letter is the actual name of an individual within the company you are applying to, along with their title. (Note: misspelling a person’s name is a major turnoff… be sure you get it right!) Since many job announcements don’t give out a name, you will need to do a little detective work. Unless it is a totally “blind” (anonymous) ad or posting, you should, with the use of a little Internet searching or networking, be able to uncover the name of a department head or other officer to whom the letter can be addressed. If all else fails, you can try phoning the company and politely asking for a name. One hiring manager I met at a recent careers conference stated that she routinely discards résumés that are not accompanied by a cover letter, since her job announcements always state that a résumé and cover letter are necessary to apply for the positions. She explained that following instructions is such a basic requirement of any job, that failure to comply with a request for a cover letter is sufficient grounds for ignoring the résumé.
EMPLOYMENT AGENTS & SALES LIFE/HEALTH AGENT
Exper. Series 6a plus. Retired Life Insurance Agent for part or full time considered. New Orleans multi-line agency. Fax resume to 504-488-5390
RETAIL In the Fr. Qtr is looking for a FT Office Assistant/Inventory Control person. Must have strong computer & organizational skills. Familiarity with retail inventory a plus. Friendly, family-style environment. Salary commensurate with experience. Contact: 504-529-4465.
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Clean Metairie salon has booth rental for Manicurist w/ some clientele & availability to take walk-ins. Salon provides mani-table, spa chair, storage. Call Arthur, 504-715-4179
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Elements Salon seeks a talented enthusiastic and creative new stylist to join our Element family. Please call 985-626-8115 for interview appt.
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FT or PT Tailor is needed for ladies clothing store. Experience preferred.
Apply in person @ 1514 St Charles Ave.
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PSYCHIATRY CLINICS
Offers Volunteer Opportunities. Make a difference in the lives of the terminally ill & their families. Services include: friendly visits to patients & their families, provide rest time to caretaker, bereavement & office assistance. School service hours avail. Call Volunteer Coordinator @ 504-818-2723 #3016
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Position at busy child psychiatry clinics, willing to work 25-40 hrs per week, Slidell and Mandeville locations, mostly evenings and possibly some days. Prefer student that has completed 2 + years in college. Proficient computer/ typing skills imperative, fast paced/ multi-tasking. Must be: professional, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, considerate, and flexible. Background check/ drug screen performed. Please email resume to: northshorejobs@gmail.com
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Here is a list of the elements that most good cover letters should contain: • Your full contact information, in the event your résumé and cover letter are separated • The date of mailing, as well as the name, title & address of the intended recipient(s) • The title of the position you are seeking and how you heard about the position • A brief description of your background & specifically how it matches the job requirements • A few short bullets detailing your most recent or most impressive career accomplishments • Sign the letter (blue ink is best), and add an upbeat P.S. with your cell & email for any follow-up New Orleans Job Guru is New Orleans native Grant Cooper. President of Strategic Résumés®, Grant is currently ranked in the Top 2% of 340 LinkedIn National Résumé Writing Experts and has fulfilled contracts for the U.S. Air Force, Kinko’s, the Louisiana Dept. of Labor, the City of New Orleans, the NFL, the NBA, as well as universities, regional banks, celebrities, and major corporations throughout the nation.
Send your questions to New Orleans Job Guru at: grant@resupro.com or 504-891-7222
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• Again, briefly thanking the company for the opportunity and showing your enthusiasm
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• Thank the company for the opportunity and show your enthusiasm
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