Cover Letter Magic

by Wendy S. Enelow, Louise M. Kursmark

This new second edition includes more than 150 winning cover letters for every profession and situation. Readers get great tips from before and after transformations that turn boring letters into knockouts. Plus, there are tips on resumes, e-mail and scannable cover letters, thank-you letters, and dozens of sample opening paragraphs. Also provides proven first paragraphs to start the cover letter with strength.

Genres: Reference, Business, Nonfiction

423 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2000

Reviews

[Janay Lawrence · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not bad, but not among the best either. However, I do appreciate the clever introduction of the authors introducing themselves and the book in the form of a cover letter. I also appreciate the countless examples of an effective cover letter because, unfortunately, my cover letter isn't going to write itself.

[Sophie · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is LARGE. After reading 400 pages, I must know how to write a cover letter, right? However, past the page count, I wasn't that impressed with this book. I thought the authors could at times be condescending by over-explaining simple concepts, and their desperate need to reiterate examples within a paragraph three or four times got to be irritating. Honestly I think the title is misleading - this is a cover letter compendium, apparently intended for someone who has never heard the term. Do yourself a favor and buy a smaller, more concise book.

[Ravi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice book, although very repetitive.

[LODIS · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful ideas for constructing a cover letter. I don't put much attention to mine so now I know what to go for.