Resume Cover Letter

The resume cover letter has a great deal of impact on how you are perceived. What you say and how you say it immediately tell the reader something about your communication skills, as well as your intellectual capacity. If well constructed and carefully worded, a resume cover letter can attract attention, raise curiosity, and create enough interest to grab the reader's attention. Conversely, a poorly written resume cover letter can cause the reader to discard your credentials without even reviewing your resume.

Cover Letter for Resume - The letter we create is designed to be mailed with your resume as part of a direct mail campaign. In addition, you will also receive our exclusive Customization Guide which shows you how to modify the letter when responding to newspaper ads and Internet postings, or when sending your resume to recruiting firms and networking contacts. Price: One-page cover letter $145 when completed with a Custom Designed Power Resume.

Follow-up Cover Letter for Resume - The use of a follow-up mailing can add nearly 80% to the response rate you receive from your original mailing. Needless to say, this means a significant increase in the number of interviews you are granted. Price: One-page follow-up letter $145 when completed with a Custom Designed Power Resume.

Thank You Employment Letters - A custom written "thank you" letter is mailed after an interview and is an integral part of your marketing program. In order to develop a comprehensive and targeted document, we will conduct a telephone interview with you in order to determine key interview points and identify exactly what you feel you can do for the firm. Since timing is critical, a thank you employment letter should be completed within 24 hours of an interview. Price: $275.

Resume Letter (a combination of the traditional resume and cover letter) - A two-page resume letter is ideal for people who have been out of work or who are changing careers, since it allows you to focus on what you think is important. In other words, you can play down your employment record (the dates, job titles, and companies for which you have worked), while focusing on your personal qualities, strengths, and accomplishments that are appropriate for the position to which you aspire. Price: Two-page resume letter $575.

Additional Career-Marketing Services

Reference List and Salary History - Once you are considered a viable candidate, many employers will ask you for a copy of your salary history and a list of references. Both documents are prepared ready for distribution and includes a valuable four-page Reference Guide. Price: $160 for the combination package.

Personal Consultation and Coaching Session - This extremely valuable service provides one-on-one coaching to sharpen your skills and help position you as the #1 candidate in any job interview process. While you may select virtually any concerns that you wish to address, typical subjects frequently include:

• Implementing a search strategy (networking, direct mail, cold calls, answering ads, the Internet, etc.).
• Preparing for the interview and answering the toughest interview questions.
• Critiques of previous interviews and strategies for overcoming professional weaknesses.
• How to "ace" the interview and create a strong and lasting impression.
• Handling objections, putting a positive slant on a negative answer, and closing the sale.
• The art of negotiating the best financial terms possible.

Price: $175 per hour (one hour minimum) usable in 15 minute blocks.

Employment Reference Check - Don't be caught unaware as to what previous employers will say about your character and performance. Based on your personal requirements, we can conduct a standard or in-depth professional reference check before it is too late. Price: $85 per reference.