Comments on: Anatomy of a Killer Cover Letter

By: FilmGirl

FilmGirl — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:56:30 +0000

(I should add I am an editor/assistant editor and also submit for on-set jobs occasionally, so was asking for those “nontaditional” jobs in our industry- for the office jobs such as Asst to Producer, Development, Studio Coordinator of some sort, etc, standards are like traditional business.)

By: FilmGirl

FilmGirl — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:51:42 +0000

If you are able to do a special piece for those of us in creative industries- specifically the film/TV industry, I would love that! Our problem is that job postings are anonymous, so not only is there no hiring name or a real regular email (they make one just for the job), but rarely is it even made known the name of the company or the name of the show. And then I struggle with balancing how to demonstrate creativity and the technicality required. Most people want your resume simply to be a list of credits and title, no details, so cover letters are the only way to demonstrate anything special.

By: billy

billy — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:51:17 +0000

It’s still a crap shoot with cover letters. Because a lot depends on the personality of the person reading it. However, it never hurts to fine tune your cover letter.

By: Laura Paris

Laura Paris — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:27:36 +0000

This site is very helpful. After several attempts to find a job, I found that this approach actually works. Go down to the interviews, which is half.

By: Murray Moman

Murray Moman — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:41:24 +0000

The first paragraph of your letter can be even stronger. You’re right that you need to get attention right away; HR hiring managers suggest that your first paragraph starts by announcing your strongest attributes. Then you follow up with the formal “application” sentence: “This is what I would bring to the position of…”

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By: Jules

Jules — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:59:57 +0000

After many attempts to find a job, I found that this approach really does work. It lands interviews, which is half the battle.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:56:53 +0000

While I agree there is a format to cover letters, it’s also a good idea to take some chances. A little creativity (without getting cutesy) will get your cover letter noticed in a stack of cover letters following the same old played-out formula. Make it lively and engaging without getting in the way of conveying the core information.

By: Cassie

Cassie — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:49:55 +0000

Great advice! I will say this though: DO NOT call if the ad specifies “no phone call”. Even to find out the name of the person hiring. I will remember you from your phone call and when I receive your resume, I’ll remember you can’t follow directions.