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September 01, 2005
Convey to Employer the Benefit of Hiring You
Don't tell the employer in your cover letter what the company can do for you instead of what you can do for the company. This mistake is particularly common among new college graduates and other inexperienced job-seekers. In most cases, employers are in business to make a profit. They want to know what you can do for their bottom line, not what they can do to fulfill your career dreams. Tell the employer how you can meet his or her needs and contribute to the company.
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Posted by Katharine at September 1, 2005 12:38 AM