Get It Done: Write a Cover Letter

by Jeremy Schifeling

Want to write the perfect cover letter? But don't have time to read through a 300-page book first?Then Get It Done is for you.Here's why it's been a Kindle best-seller for six years in a   It's fast - The whole book takes about 30 minutes to read.   It's to the point - It breaks the cover letter down to 12 parts and gives you a precise template to complete for every single step.   It works - I developed this system while serving as a Recruiter for Teach For America. I've since taught it to MBAs as a Career Coach at the University of Michigan, leading to job offers from Apple, GE, Microsoft, Amazon, LinkedIn, and Google. And it works so well that US News & World Report featured it in their own guide to cover letters!So get your cover letter done today. And then get ready to land an awesome job next!What job seekers are saying..."If you're anything like me, you detest writing cover letters. This is a short, concise book that will quickly spell out the steps you need to take to write a solid, well-thought out cover letter."-Rebecca"This book was a a major benefit to my post-grad job search. I was struggling to portray some past experience to potential recruiters. I was hardly getting noticed and unable to land interviews; I was just another piece of paper in the deck. Jeremy's beneficial insight to the cover letter was against my traditional understanding. His direct nature and step by step guidance proved to be beneficial in my search. I was able to go through the book and develop a brand new cover letter from scratch in less than an hour. Given the price of the book and the time it takes to go through, there is absolutely no excuse why you shouldn't buy it right now and start fresh in conveying your background to your next employer."-LJ"If you, like me, hate writing cover letters, then this book is for you. Before reading this book, I was not even using cover letters because I thought they didn't matter, and I didn't know what to say. I just sent as many resumes as possible to as many job postings as possible. This book changed my life. It convinced me, no doubt one of the most shameless no-cover-letter resume spammers out there, to stop and write a cover letter. Plus Schifeling lays out a series of clear quick steps that make it easy and anxiety free."-Jane E Nevins

44 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 16, 2012

Reviews

[Charlene Hios · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick & Easy

I never knew cover letters were a thing when looking for employment. So, when I saw the title i figured it would be a quick and inform read which it was.

[Kai · Rating 3 out of 5]

This miniature How-To provides some good fundamental advice and pointers on the basics of designing a cover letter, though I'm a tad wary of the author's enthusiasm for going against traditional formatting. Still, a useful, quick read.

[Bao Ngoc · Rating 5 out of 5]

I knew Jeremy through a career workshop session at my uni, and his knowledge led me to read his book. This cover letter explanation bloomed my mind; they are totally different from what I thought about cover letters and what I heard through TikTok videos. I think it is more realistic and easier to understand. It's straightforward to write a Cover Letter. Very hands-on and insightful.

[Tisha Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clever and Simple

I liked the way this book leads you through to craft a new stand out way to write your cover letter.

Even though I didn't even get an interview, I would use this style again.

[Natasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I dread writing cover letters (truly, they are arcane and should be discontinued but alas) but Jeremy’s book improved my cover letter writing game for the first time in 15 years. It’s short, practical and helpful. Highly recommend it to anyone.

[José Carlos Rodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!

[Dahlia Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

good, thanks

[Taiylor Russell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear and informative. Very relevant for today's job market and learning how to stand out.

[Jay Yu · Rating 5 out of 5]

very useful pointers for a cover letter

Jeremy has done a great job in bringing out the important stuff that will separate you from the competing job seekers. With such a competitive job market, one would need every inch of advantage he could find. Must read for job seekers.

[Ron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well done.

I've been in HR for 20+ years, and this book goes straight to the heart of the matter, giving you exactly the info you need, without any fluff. Short, sweet, and to the point. Well worth the price.

[Ershad Ganjy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very easy to follow and actually write a cover letter.

[Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Resource

Helpful ideas teamed with examples makes it a great resource.. Good explanations make it easy to read and understand the steps.

[Eduardo Rolon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book, I actually edited my rating from 4 to 5 because the first cover letter I sent under this new format landed me an interview.