How To Write A Cover Letter For A Resume - Top 5 Cover Letter Strategies

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Hey guys! What are your biggest challenges when it comes to writing a cover letter?

[@KenHagler]

Getting my kids to think it is important! I think you do a great job on the presentation!

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[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

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[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Thanks Ken. I hope your kids will be able to use and apply these tips when they create their next cover letter.

[@Amir_Ansari_Official]

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[@iamkatealexandra]

This is so helpful for those on a career search.. quite a few of the coaching clients I see get stuck when it comes to writing a cover letter and sorting their CV out and so very helpful to have a channel that's offering all that guidance.. xx

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Kate, thank you for sharing your thoughts! Cover letters can be challenging to write. It's one of the things I struggled with most when I was applying for a job. I'm thrilled you found these tips useful.

[@BehindTheCake]

I had to make a cover letter not too long ago, I had someone helping me to write it and avoid mistakes and it did covered the 5 tips you are sharing. Thank you ~ Vero

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Awesome Vero! I love that you had someone help you. Writing a cover letter can certainly be overwhelming. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@theotterclub6465]

Thank you for mentioning the different ways a cover letter can be shared. When I've applied for jobs in the past, I've always just attached a separate resume and cover letter to an email, but I can see how it would be beneficial to put the cover letter inside the email.

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Yes, I like the option of including your cover letter inside the body of an email. I also like to recommend including a shorter version with a very strong call call to action inside the body of the email and then attaching a more formal cover letter separately. Hope this helps!

[@julienlongval6003]

Thanks for this great video

[@streetsofmons4001]

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[@KenHagler]

Love this! As a parent with young adults getting ready for the work world, these are great and this is a great channel idea!

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Hi, Ken. Thank you for sharing. I agree, young adults need as much guidance and direction as they can get. They are the future leaders of the world.

[@gabrielfpv3015]

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[@MyCloudBookkeeping]

Thank you! Covering letters and emails are the most challenging for me. These tips help!

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Hi there! I agree, cover letters are tricky. Some employers still require them so knowing how to write a cover letter is key. Thanks for sharing.

[@LifeSoBlissful]

I hated having to write cover letters but had to get it done. I love these tips!

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Life So Blissful, I totally understand! Cover Letters can be a drag to write, but it is well worth it.

[@CareerMakeoverAcademy]

Great tips! Really loved all of the ideas on different ways to send your coverletter.

[@HeatherAustinProfessor]

Great tips. I like the idea of sharing a story in the cover letter. I can see how this would grab the attention of your reader quickly.

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Stories are so powerful. They can make a difference as to if someone develops a connection with you or not.

[@VideoCashflow]

Great video and tips. First impressions count and this is a vital "document" to take care over before sending.

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Video Cashflow thank you the comments. I agree! Some employers and hiring managers still value the cover letter.

[@VideoCashflow]

You're welcome.

[@LauraBora]

I love the way you did the recap of all the points at the end (and the bloopers :)

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

MissLauraBora oh I'm thrilled you stuck around until the end. Have you ever done bloopers on your videos?

[@LauraBora]

Yeah, I had one at the end of my new video that you commented on earlier haha

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

MissLauraBora oh yes! Ha ha. I've been watching so many YT videos lately that I get mixed up. BTW - i loved your Halloween costume ideas video. Good stuff!

[@LauraBora]

Thanks :)

[@plancheaugustine8182]

Thanks for the tips on how to write a cover letter for a resume. I found these cover letter strategies very useful.

[@LakesideTable]

I love your delivery!!! You are so awesome!

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Hi! I appreciate the feedback. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@CoralJoyTravel]

Awesome tips to creating a stellar cover letter! Love them all.

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Thanks Coral. Glad you found this video useful. Love connecting with you on KZbin each week.

[@wildwomanenchanted6742]

Actually, yes I am ... I'm writing something like that now. So this is perfect timing... thanks... love your channel. I'm not sending out resume...just a letter .... hmmm... Once again, perfect timing! ~Elizabeth xx

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Wild Woman Enchanted oh yea! I'm so glad to hear that these tips were useful to you. These tips can also be applied to a general business letter. Thanks for mentioning it.

[@wildwomanenchanted6742]

You are always totally helpful! :)

[@rittasdan]

I love the way you share this kind of info! Thank you so much

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Hi there! Thank you so much for sharing. Talking about cover letters is not glamorous. Glad you like it.

[@Drostvideo]

Have to pass on these handy tips to my son when he graduates

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Thanks! I'm thrilled you are going to share these tips with your son.

[@jonathanmawby6346]

Thanks for the video. Very useful and easier to understand than just reading a webpage.

[@johninebarlow]

Great video, lovely way that you come across. And i've learnt something new, thank you.

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Hi there! So thrilled to hear that you learned something new. Yea! Cover letters are certainly challenging.

[@chezalepresents]

Thanks Heather! So helpful!

[@janetfoster78]

Hello, Professor Heather. Would you have a good cover letter template? Thanks, Janet

[@susanallen4556]

Wow, great tips on a cover letter. It's good to know that a cover letter is as important as a resume.

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Susan, thank you for sharing. Cover letter's can be difficult. With a little bit of time and patience, you can create a well-written cover letter that gets you noticed.

[@greekmamalife]

That is such a great tip!!! Thank you so much for sharing :)

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Hi, Christina. You are so very welcome. Thank you for tuning it.

[@pabloNSRr]

Great tips, thank you very much!

[@syedsufiyanali3484]

Thank you for sharing this video it would be great help for us usually we unnoticed this thing.

[@BlogginBrandi]

Great tips on writing a cover letter. I remember the days when I thought about this for hours. Sounds like I was overthinking this 🤔

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Hi there! Yes, cover letter writing can certainly be time consuming. Have a good plan in place and clear way to structure your letter, can save oodles of time. Thanks for sharing!

[@BlogginBrandi]

Getting organized from the start! Perfect idea 🙌

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Yes! I'm a beig believer in getting organized right up front.

[@samiulhaq3570]

Wow very nice... You have did a great job... Love you to much....

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@samiulhaq3570]

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[@ToneBekkestad]

Great tips, Heather. These are all so important.

[@RomanRyder]

Great video! I usually skip the cover letter, so this is great information. Thanks!

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Hi, Roman, most people do skip the cover letter. However, it's one of those items that becomes the most important right before a hiring manager or employer decides whom they want to interview.

[@yogeshverma5473]

Very helpful and proper points covered by you..well done

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

yogesh verma thank you! I’m so glad you found these cover letter tips useful.

[@TheLightTraveler]

Thank you very much!

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Hi there! You are welcome! Thank you for commenting. I appreciate it.

[@abdirizakhosh659]

I wander the clear way you presented this, thanks for your contribution to delivery this. Amazing cover letter.

[@gdmessina9673]

Very, very helpful. Thank You PHA! Do you do quick reviews on CL's people create reflecting your tutorials? And BTW, I watch a lot of your videos, they're super helpful and easy to watch because you come off charismatic and have super clear communication. I think my resume and CL, soon to be, look the best they ever have.

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Hey there! Thanks for watching. I'm thrilled to hear you my videos have been helpful to you. Good luck with your job search my friend.

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[@nayyarazam1881]

Thank you very much for this informative video. I was wondering where would you explain employment gap in this format for cover letter? thank you again!!!

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Hi there! Thanks for watching. I'm doing a live stream in just a few days all about cover letter. Set your reminder or catch the replay right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXjMm4Cva8mgjck

[@Chantmagick]

Excellent video. I appreciate the in depth set of resources in your Description too. Happy to support you! #YFB

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Thank you for your feedback. I'm so glad you appreciated this information and thank you for your support.

[@justaninja1]

Thumbs up for that smile and enthusiasm 👍😋 I would definitely hire you 😊 Oh yeah, the info is great too.

[@TSRT1976CANADA]

Professor Heather Austin1 What do you do when you don't have enough professional summary or professional highlights to cover both in your resume or your cover letter without repeating the same info. This is one of the reason why I absolutely hate doing cover letters. your help would be greatly appreciated.

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Julie! Such a great question. Cover letters are a pain in the butt. Think about your greatest accomplishments and what you do best. This video might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWqtfWuuppWIsLs. Also, I have a new cover letter video coming out tomorrow. Keep your eyes out for that. ☺

[@AngieSanchez]

Such great tips! Are there any online hacks we could use for a cover letter?

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Angie, a few things that comes to mind is to highlight only your most important accomplishments in your cover letter and include some type of email signature. Hope this helps!

[@redorlee6581]

Wow, thanks for breaking the cover letter down in 5 easy to follow tips. My biggest challenge is the time it takes to write one.

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Hi there Red! I'm glad you found these tips easy to follow. For most, the time it takes to create a cover is the big challenge. I recommend completing one section (or paragraph) at a time. Hope this helps!

[@0616jacob]

Hi Heather, in the past I've tried to call companies to ask for the person doing the hiring, and a lot of times they think I'm a creeper and won't give me the name! What's your advice?

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Hi Tracy! Great question. My recommendation would be to visit LinkedIn or Hunter.io to find their name. Hope this helps! Also, here's the newest video I have on writing a great cover letter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5SufqZoe6mVqZI

[@MommyKat2004]

Love this thank you!!!

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Hey! You are so welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@tiaraneshaexo]

These are some really great tips! Tfs

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

tiaraneshaexo thank you! I'm so glad you found these tips useful.

[@JanelleFraser]

I was curious if this is still important. Building my team I have made a few hires & was wondering if this was still a thing! :)

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Hi, Janelle! Great question. If you are on the hiring end, a cover letter is a great way to learn more about your candidate. A cover letter helps you narrow down those that you want to interview. Most hiring managers really appreciate them.

[@stevensieber]

Tip #1 is controversial. I've heard that companies don't want hundreds of potential applicants calling them up just to ask the hiring manager's name. If 100 applicants call, and each call takes 2 minutes, that's 3 hours and 20 minutes of wasted time for the person answering the phone. And, according to hiring managers, they are fine with a cover letter addressed to "Dear Hiring Manager".

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Steven, I totally agree with you that tip #1 is controversial. The good thing is, not all 100 applicants will call to find out a hiring managers name. Only a small percentage will take the initiative. If a company does not want phone calls, they will state that in the job posting. As an applicant, you can also do some digging online. Thanks Steven for sharing your thoughts. I really appreciate it.

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[@courtneytaljaard5361]

@profheather I loved the resume template for one of your videos :) do you also give the gift of a cover letter template via email?

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Courtney, hi there! I’m so glad to hear you found the resume template useful. I will be making another video about cover letters in the future and I’ll include a template with it. I do have a letter of resignation template. Have you seen that video yet?

[@courtneytaljaard5361]

Hello! :) I will watch the resignation letter video and thank you very much for posting another cover letter video. I can't wait! :)

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Courtney, you are very welcome! Thanks again for watching.

[@TheWanderingPhotographer]

Hi Heather......I love the videos ( but ) looking at your videos on profile pictures I have to get rid of the sunglasses

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

The Wandering Photographer thank you for your feedback! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. The sunglasses refer to a profile pic for LinkedIn. I believe sunglasses are just fine for more informal social networks. I hope that clears up any confusion.

[@georgiacoasthomes]

I am so glad I'm not job hunting right now. I think I've broken half these rules in the past! Oops!

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Karin Carr, Realtor oh my goodness, I know. Job hunting is no fun. So many factors to get right to even get an interview. 😬

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[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

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[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

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[@69adrummer]

Have to scroll up and listen because the constant smiling/grinning is really off-putting--It borderlines on insincere.

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Hey, sorry my friend. I know, I smile a lot. Hey, you might like my newest video on cover letters, here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZaQnJ-Ppbp8Zpo

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[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

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[@gmrodrigues77]

Very assertive tips, good job!

[@ProfessorHeatherAustin]

Hi, they thanks! Have you watched my newest video on cover letters? Here it is:kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZaQnJ-Ppbp8Zpo