Contents

Part I Cover Letters

Chapter 1: Cover Letter Writing Essentials

Chapter 2: Phrases to Use When Responding to Postings

Chapter 3: Phrases to Use When Contacting Targeted Employers

Chapter 4: Cover Letters to Employment Agencies and Search Professionals

Chapter 5: Cover Letter Phrases to Use When Networking

Chapter 6: Cover Letter Phrases to Use for Special Situations

Chapter 7: 25 Things Not to Say in Your Cover Letter

Chapter 8: What to Say in Follow-Up Communications

Part II Resumes

Chapter 9: Resume Writing Essentials

Chapter 10: Phrases for Your Resume

Chapter 11: 25 Things Not to Say in Your Resume

Chapter 12: Buzz Words and Action Verbs for Your Resume

Appendix A: Job Board Giants and Niche Sites

Appendix B: Effective Action Verbs and Adverbs