Conference Carry Goldberg

Having a learning disability herself and being the mother of twins who both held academic issues, she founded the Family Resource Center, a non-profit organization that would exist to support children who were having a difficult time socially and academically and their families. With $700.00 in her pocket, she founded the organization in 1999 and has been forward moving ever since. Over the past 10 years, the center has served close to 10,000 children and families. Carrie believes that if she can do it, anyone can! She believes that the key to having a successful life
is to develop a belief in yourself and find ways to personally cope and establish a strong supportive network.

Free conference

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The cover letter

The cover letter is your chance to make good impression: it is the first thing that a boss will see from you! Here are three good reasons for writing a cover letter.

1. This tool, in addition to the resumé, is essential because it allows you to contact a future employer, hence the importance to be careful not to neglect important facts when composing it. It is a way to distinguish yourself from the other potential candidates.

2. The cover letter is perfect to show up your good points. Do not be shy and do not hesitate to talk about your interests, your experiences and the qualities that make you an interesting candidate.

3. It also shows that you feel that this application is important. A personalized letter will testify of your efforts to get the job and show your motivation. It shows you are really interested in a job offer.

Tips
- Do not hand write your cover letter.
- Be concise: your letter should hold in one page.
- Be careful! Do not just summarize your resumé. Take this occasion to relate your skills to the job offer.
- Be precise: avoid meaningless and conventional formulas.
- Personalize your letter by adding information on the position or the organization.
- Keep it simple
- Like your resumé, the presentation of your cover letter must be flawless
- Ask someone to read and check the spelling of your letter: mistakes are unacceptable
- Check out your contact information. Do not forget that it is the only way to join you
- If you send an electronic copy of your resumé, insert your cover letter into the message
- You still have to respect the presentation rules to write your letter
Need help? Do not hesitate to consult an employment advisor!