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Cover letters: Power edits!
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Your cover letter is your first and best foot forward toward that new job, school, grant, etc. Are you making that step with style, grace and aplomb, or with a thud?
Share with me the best draft of your cover letter, or even some thorough notes, and tell me as much as you can about yourself and the position you are pursuing. I'll give you honest and in-depth feedback about how to do it better.
Among things I'll look at:
Voice. Are you engaging, lively, someone the hiring manager would want on board their team?
Precision. Are you using language that says: I'm the best fit for this job, and this is the job for me?
Professionalism. Is it all spelled correctly? Are sentences complete? Does this person understand grammar, basic sentence construction, how to open and close professional correspondence?
Appearance (if presented in PDF format): Is the font style, size and spacing pleasing to the eye? Are line breaks used appropriately? Is there enough, but not too much, text on the page?
Feel free to request feedback on any specific category not mentioned above. I look forward to helping you in your search!
Training & Qualifications
As a hiring manager, I've seen my share of good and bad cover letters. As a professor, mentor, writing coach and friend, I've reviewed countless cover letters with an eye toward being smarter and sharper. I can work on yours, too! I've most recently been a Distinguished Professor at the University of Montana School of Journalism, but I've taught at the Poynter Institute (a school for journalists), Ringling College of Art and Design, and elsewhere. I've also guest lectured and consulted at colleges and with private clients around the world.
Availability & Preferences
Fairly free during weekdays.
