JOBS1022 Disruptive Cover Letter

Customized Disruptive Cover Letters

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Five Tips

01 Plan a Powerful Start

Begin with a compelling opening statement that grabs the recruiter or highering manager's attention and showcases your unique qualities and skills.

02 Connect to the Organization

Research the organization you are applying to and tailor your disruptive cover letter to their specific needs and goals. Demonstrate that you have a genuine interest in the organization, its culture, and its mission.

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Disruptive cover letters and resumes are like avocado on toast. While your resume should be fact-based and objective, making it dry like toast, your cover letter lets you convey your passion and connection to the company and the job.

J.T. O'Donnell Founder & CEO, Work It Daily

Be Creative & Confident

Accentuate Unique Skills

Showcase Your Personality

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Justify why you are the best fit for the organization and how you can bring something new and different to benefit them. Emphasize your unique skills, experiences, and qualifications that set you apart from other candidates.

Your cover letter is the first opportunity you have to showcase your personality and communicate your enthusiasm for the job position. Here's your chance to inject some humor or add personal anecdoes to make your comver letter stand out!

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05 Be Bold

The goal of your disruptive cover letter is to make a strong impression. Don't shy away from making a bold statement or offering a unique perspective. If you have a creative or unconventional approach to solving problems, working with customers, and managing projects, state it loud and proud in your cover letter.

References

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Indeed Editorial Team. (30, June 2022). How to sell yourself in a cover letter (with tips and examples). indeed Career Guide. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/how-to-sell-yourself-in-cover-letter

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O'Donnel, J.T. (22, September 2017). How to write a cover letter that recruiters will love. Work it Daily. YouTube. https://youtu.be/kdUafTx82OM

The Reserves Network. (1, November 2019). Why you should use a disruptive cover letter. https://www.trnstaffing.com/2019/11/01/why-you-should-use-a-disruptive-cover-letter/

Thorston. (28, June 2022). What do you know about our company? Interview Preparation Simplified Podcast. https://anchor.fm/interprepsimpl/episodes/What-do-you-know-about-our-company-e1k8235/a-a8541vc