201 Dynamic Job

Search Letters

Ronald L. Krannich and Caryl Rae Krannich

Impact Publications

First impressions count, and that’s why a well-crafted cover letter is often more important in getting you invited to an interview than a standard resume. Successful job seekers write terrific job-search letters to set them apart from the competition. The Krannichs’ book deals with all the kinds of letters that you’ll need to write in order to get a job. Included in the text are more than 200 examples of letters to apply for jobs, develop contacts, uncover job leads and thank an employer for an interview. You will also find examples of common pitfalls that job seekers make when writing a cover letter.


Business Success: Interview Strategies That Lead to Job Offers

Marilyn Pincus

Barron’s Educational Series, Incorporated

This book gives step-by-step instructions and advice on how to pull off a great job interview.

The author maintains that from the moment a job interview is scheduled, the candidate should begin a specific preparation process. Concise, step-by-step instructions are given on researching the company before the interview, practicing and preparing answers to predictable questions, working out what the interviewers are really thinking about you, and following up on the interview. Readers are also advised on when to use e-mail as opposed to regular mail and on which ocasions it’s a good idea to make a follow-up phone call.

Amazon.com reader’s review

The Business Success series of books offers advice and specifies methods for those seeking career success in the business and corporate world.