Knock 'Em Dead Cover Letters

I have never read such a dedicated piece solely on the art of cover letters. Well written and with many examples, it covers a plethora of professional profiles and situations. I believe a fair amount of value can be extracted from this book, for those hunting for better job opportunities.

The most useful aspects of the book: the wide variety of cover letter formats that one can adapt and tailor for different types of job applications. One template that I use frequently from this book frequently resulted in positive feedback from hiring managers. The introductory sections that describe how recruitment works and networking tips to get hiring manager's to notice you -- these sections are also very valuable. I found this book to be much more helpful than What Color is Your Parachute, as a general resource for job hunting.

Best guide I've ever read so far. Not only there are almost 200 pages of example letters, but also countless great suggestions on paper, font, subject line and job hunting methods etc.

I found the advice in Knock 'em Dead Cover Letters to be outdated and not applicable to my job search. The book seems to be geared toward entry-level positions and doesn't offer any new insights. I was disappointed with the lack of concrete examples and strategies for crafting an effective cover letter. Overall, I would not recommend this book.

I bought the book as a recommendation of a friend since I am heading into the job search market soon. The book is full of humungous amount of information, examples, and tactics to get your cover letter, resume, and job application in general more visible. The book might be a light read but applying it won't be a task for done in a couple of hours, you got to be prepared to give a lot of time and dedication in order to adapt all these tactics.I am currently applying these tactics in my job hunt and about to send my first application out.