Cover Letters 201: Making the Hook

A cover letter is always essential— it says more about you than a resume ever could. As our Global Reentry Career Services Specialist, Jodi Hammer says, “A cover letter is a mini sales presentation— a pitch about yourself.” Learn about the 4 essential reasons why a cover letter is so important, and learn how to write a comprehensive pitch about yourself. This webinar includes cover letter examples to learn easy tricks and tips for formatting— including creating an opening sentence that ‘hooks’ the hiring manager in continuing to read your application. A cover letter is important in explaining your experiences and what sets you apart from the other candidates. Links mentioned in the video: Resume to Referral https://www.resumetoreferral.com/ “It’s your opportunity to sell yourself in regards to this job opportunity. To sell them on why you’re the best candidate and why they should select you.” - Jodi Hammer Need help with your next career opportunity after service? With the Global Reentry Program, National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) is here to help returned Volunteers with readjustment at home after service, provide resources to overcome challenges and take the next steps toward healthy lives and successful careers. We're National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) — a mission-driven social impact organization that encourages and celebrates lifelong commitment to Peace Corps ideals. NPCA supports a united and vibrant Peace Corps community of nearly a quarter million individuals — including current and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, current and former staff, community partners around the globe, family, and friends — in our efforts to create a better world. Find out more, get the latest news for the Peace Corps community, sign up for our newsletter, and join. Basic membership is free: http://peacecorpsconnect.org Thumbnail by Hannah Liautaud

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