201 Killer Cover Letters

“Resume Room leader and author Sandra Podesta delivers the unbeatable edge you need in a fiercely competitive job market.”

 

 

“Everyone should do this. It’s the perfect jumpstart. Not only is my resume much, much stronger, I’m so motivated and enthusiastic, I want to run out and apply for jobs right now!”
— Martha C., Fund Raising Executive

FAQs

 

I've never heard of anything like this.  Can you tell me more?

Sure.  We've been helping jobhunters with resumes for more than 20 years. But in today's challenging labor market, the time and expense involved in preparing resumes on an individual basis is simply too great to help the many people looking for support and feedback. What's more, many jobhunters simply do not wish to make such a sizeable investment right now.  We've responded to this need by opening the doors to our Resume Room — where we provide professional advice in an affordable setting to small groups of jobhunters. The guidance we offer others will prove equally valuable to you. Simply personalize it to suit your own situation and experience. And thanks for noticing how unique we are — that's how we make you appear!

How do I connect to your Resume Room?

We send you an invitation that includes a link to easy-to-use video teleconferencing technology. Ten minutes before the workshop begins, simply click on the link to log in. Once it's underway, you'll see everything we do in the workshop right on your computer screen. To listen, you can use your computer speakers or dial in by telephone. To see how it works right now, check out the video to the right >>

How do you protect my privacy?

Your participation in our workshops is completely anonymous. Your name never appears on the screen unless you wish to show it. When you send us your resume ahead of time, we change your name and contact information -- along with anything else you let us know you'd prefer to keep confidential.

Good start...anything else?

Yes. We ask all participants, before making payments, to agree to certain terms and conditions. Clicking on the "BUY" button signifies that they understand that any personal and job-related information shared in the workshop is the property of its owner, that they agree not to use this informationr or convey it to others, and that doing so may result in legal action against them. Their agreement also signifies understanding that the workshop is for guidance, help and support and does not guarantee that they will get a job.

When do the workshops take place?

We "open the doors" to our Resume Room at different times of the day and evening to accommodate varying schedules and time zones. Typically, the workshops take place on:

Occasionally, we schedule additional workshops at other times to accomodate varying time schedules.

Can I just listen to the help you give other jobhunters?

Absolutely. How you choose to participate is entirely up to you. You can listen and watch as a Viewer. If you have questions or comments, you can ask them verbally or transmit them as typed messages.

Should I send in my resume ahead of time?

If you have chosen to enter as a Participant, so that we focus specifically on your resume during the workshop, e-mail it to us in advance so that we can analyze it and upload it to the screen for viewing by all. If you come in as a Viewer, so that you watch and listen as we work on others' resumes, there is no need to send your resume at all.

Will you have time to get to my resume?

When you enter as a Participant, you pay extra for our assistance with your resume — so we pay extra attention to scheduling to ensure you receive it.  Although it's never happened, should an unexpected problem prevent us from getting to you, we'll reschedule you for another workshop at your convenience or refund your money, whichever you prefer.

How much time will you spend on my resume?

We know you're anxious to submit your resume to employers so we don't waste your time. We analyze it in advance so that once it's your turn, we're ready with recommendations to help you focus your overall presentation, strengthen job descriptions and responsibilities, improve content and format. We may explore different approaches, probe your goals and achievements, ask questions, discuss alternate strategies and much, much more. We devote the entire workshop -- that's nearly a full hour -- to you and your resume and that's all it takes for our experts to help you improve it...right away!

Is there any limit to the number of workshops I can join?

Not at all. In fact, it's a good idea to come in again and again!  Because no two workshops are the same, you can count on acquiring something beneficial each time you "enter" our Resume Room — new strategies, innovative ideas, important inspiration and powerful motivation for your job search. A sound approach is to come in as a Viewer for one or more sessions, apply the strategies you discover to your resume, and then enter as a Participant so we focus on your resume to polish and perfect it.

Will this help me get a job?

If you choose to implement the suggestions we offer, we believe you will be working towards making your resume clearer and stronger.  Keep in mind, however, that we are not recruiters, nor do we hire or network on your behalf so we cannot guarantee that you will get a job as a result of viewing or participating in our Resume Room. 

Can you help me with my cover letter?

In each workshop, we offer vital tips on creating killer cover letters that grab attention and work ideally with your resume.  You can send us your draft letters and, if time permits, we may discuss them in the workshops.  For step-by-step instruction on composing killer cover letters — along with 201 samples on CD-ROM, use this link to purchase workshop leader Sandra Podesta's book 201 Killer Cover Letters.

I have more questions.  Can I contact you?

Of course! Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you right away with an answer.


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