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Cover letters addressed to
recruiters need to be handled a little differently than conventional
cover letters.
Specifically, certain
information that is traditionally not included in cover letters sent
directly to employers should be included in a recruiter cover letter.
This information generally
includes ...
- Why and when you left your last employer
- Salary information
- As well as your salary history for past
employment and your expectations regarding future compensation.
In addition, you will need to
mention the types of jobs you are interested in and if you are
interested in relocating, then
the locations that would interest you.
Finally, a comprehensive
recruiter cover letter should let the recruiter know when the applicant
is available to begin work and if they are already working with any
other recruiting services.
This is important because
it helps the recruiter narrow down search possibilities and avoid
pitching the applicant to the same employer as another recruiter.
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James R. Wilson
1275 Hemmingway Road
# 210 A
Houston, Texas 00000
1-555-555-1212
jamesrwilson@email.com
January 21, 2005
Mr. Samuel Jones
Best Employment Recruitment
5200 Hertzman Avenue
Houston, Texas 00000
Dear Mr. Jones:
Should you have a client
who needs a corporate attorney with the ability to provide hands on
leadership, please allow me to highlight my strengths and experience.
Since graduating at the top of my class from Baylor School of Law, I
have earned a reputation as having a sharp legal mind and the ability
to grasp complex legal situations. My employer is in the process of
merging his practice with another and as a result I believe it is time
for a change.
Of particular interest
to your clients:
- Integrally involved in resolution of
labor relations regarding 500+ employee labor strike.
- Negotiated all aspects of a $1.7 million
copyright infringement case.
- Selected to lead an inquisition into a
Fair Labor Standards Practices case.
I am particularly
interested in positions in the Houston area that start at a range of
$85,000 to $100,000 in the following categories: Contract Labor and
Employment Attorney; Intellectual Property Attorney and
Workers’ Compensation Attorney. I will be available to begin
work in any of the above positions at the beginning of next month.
I would like to meet
with you to discuss the benefits I can bring to your current clients. I
will be in touch soon to arrange a personal meeting. Should you need to
reach me prior to that time I can be reached on my direct line at
1-555-1111or at home most evenings 1-555-1212.
Sincerely,
Mr. Samuel Jones
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Notice how the job
applicant leads into the cover letter with a strong statement reference
his leadership skills.
He highlights the fact that he
graduated at the top of his class, from a prestigious university and
easily incorporates two of his best skills.
The job seeker also briefly
makes mention of his reason for leaving his current employer and then
moves on to draw attention to several of his recent accomplishments and
achievements.
Strong active verbs and bulleted text make a powerful case for this candidate.
In the last paragraph, he
quickly summarizes the type of work he’s looking for as well
as the salary range and location.
Finally, this job applicant
states that he is available to begin work within the next month,
provides contact information and confirms that he will contact the
recruiter soon.
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