endolisu9 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Really beneficial!Thx!

susanirelandresumes (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

If you know someone at the company or someone who knows the person you're writing to, drop that person's name in the first sentence. If not, then address how you can solve a current problem, meet a particular need, or achieve a desired goal the company is facing. Or, as a colleague of mine says, "tell them how you can ease their pain."

gwilks2 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Great advice for a cover letter. Do you have any suggestions for an opening sentance that will grab the reader's attention? Thanks