Feel like companies are never going to call you back?

Applying for a new job is a gruesome experience. First there's the painful task of searching for a job you want, then you have to write the cover letter and resume, then it's on to interviewing... It just goes on an on. It's a lot of work, and it can take months before you even hear from a single employer. If you feel like it's harder than ever to get noticed, you're right; it is. Due to economic turmoil, more people than ever have been forced to go hunting for a new job. This means that you're up against anywhere from dozens of other applicants to possibly thousands. It's no wonder that many people have had enough, and have resorted to methods to tip the scale in their favor. You see, not all applicants stand the same chance, and there are some major things that you can do to improve the odds of getting that exciting call back for an interview (which has to be one of the most amazing feelings).

Most applicants rely on the traditional belief that if you assemble a fairly respectable cover letter and resume, you'll have a decent chance to land the job. It's expected that an employer will simply pick the applicant with the best qualifications on their resume, and that's that. This pattern of thinking is completely wrong though, and it can add weeks on to your job search.

Believe it or not, but employers want to get to know the person that they're about to share an office with for 40 hours a week more than that person's technical accomplishments. Make no mistake: Your Cover Letter is the single most important tool responsible for you getting a job. Why? Because unlike a resume, your cover letter actually allows you to converse with an employer one on one. While a resume is a necessary element of your application, it only provides information about your employment history, academic background, and so forth. It does not communicate the person that you actually are, and your interpersonal skills are actually more important to an employer than your 'technical skills'. Technical skills can be learned; interpersonal skills can not. Employers know this, and it factors heavily into their decisions.

So why do the vast majority of applicants fail to leverage their cover letter into a job interview? According to a recent study, employers from several industries agreed on the following common mistakes:

• Nothing was said that distinguished the candidate: 32%
• Obvious use of an online template (15%)
• Spelling / Grammar Errors (15%)
• Cover letter was simply an overview of the candidate's resume (13%)
• Poor Layout (10%)
• Too long / Short (10%)

As you can see, the biggest reason that most cover letters ended up in the garbage can is because they failed to distinguish the candidate. One of the cardinal mistakes that most applicants make is that they think they can download a free cover letter template off the internet, change a few fields, and then blow away an employer with it. Ughh.. Unfortunately, virtually all of these applicants learn the hard way that this little 'trick' never works, and the reason why is very simple: Companies receive anywhere from dozens to hundreds of cover letters each day. These employers have seen all of the free cover letter templates floating around, and they’ll immediately reject you once they realize you're using one. Nothing shows less originality than using a cover letter template. On top of that, the template was created by somebody with entirely different skills than you have. Simply changing a few words here and there will not make your skills and personality jump off the page at them. The generic templates are even worse because they fail to highlight absolutely anything that is unique about who you are. They all say (in one form or another) your name, how excited you are to work for the company, how great a fit you are, and The End. They're not memorable; they don't impress employers; and they'll destroy your chances at getting a call back. So how do you make a cover letter that stops employers in their tracks? You have two options:

• Write the cover letter yourself, and remember to use perfect formatting, grammar and spelling. It’s also vital to your chances that you find a way to make yourself ‘pop’ out to the employer. You need to be absolutely unforgettable. Take plenty of time and effort if this is your approach, and make sure that your cover letter is absolutely stunning. Don't forget, this is your biggest chance to make an impression on the employer

• Use a professional cover letter writer. Professionals are highly trained at making sure that your cover letter electrifies employers. In fact, it is scientifically proven that using a professional cover letter service can enhance your chances of landing a job by as much as 40%. They also save you hours of writing and re-writing, and take any stress out of the process for you

You're not the first person to feel like the odds of landing the perfect job are slim. There's probably no worse feeling than finding an amazing job posting online, applying for it, and never hearing anything back. To combat this frustration, many job searches have decided that they want a leg up on everybody else, and have realized that they can significantly shorten their job hunt by using a professional to write their cover letter for them. A professional will write you a fully customized letter that is unique to your accomplishments and personality. On top of that, it's a great feeling to know that your cover letter will be:

• noticed and remembered immediately by employers
• professionally formatted
• completely free of grammar or spelling mistakes
• loaded with the information that employers are dying to see, instead the type of information that will put them to sleep (they get enough of those types of letters)
• Implementing devices to ensure that your cover letter speaks to employers on a personal level. For example, one such device is addressing the person that will be reading your cover letter by name. Did you know that studies have shown that you can improve your chances of getting an interview by as much as 50% by simply addressing the employer by their name instead of 'Mr.', 'Ms.', or the worst of all - 'To Whom it may concern'?

There's also another HUGE benefit: You don't have to spend hours writing it yourself! You can simply fill out a quick form (these typically take less than 5 minutes of your time), send it to a cover letter service, and presto! By this time tomorrow, you'll have a shiny new cover letter that will give you the advantage with employers for a change. It's a great feeling to know that you're probably going to get a call back from virtually every job you apply to. Having a dynamite cover letter will arm you with this ability.

We get asked this a lot, and it's an important question. We are unique from the other companies because:

• We offer a 100% guarantee that our letter will land you an interview. Not satisfied with the letter we provide? We offer a full refund, and you can even keep the letter as our sign of appreciation for your business. There is absolutely no small print on this one; if we don't help you get an interview, you don't pay. Period. Other companies may offer a similar deal, but they'll all have 'conditions' attached. We don't attach any
• We only use the highest quality of writers. All of our employees held a grade point average above 90% in their final 2 years of university/college (it's a requirement to work for us), and all have a history of crafting cover letters that get dramatic results. Relax, and let one of our geniuses write your cover letter
• We'll have your letter created within 24 hours (we are a global company, and we're open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day)

Our cover letter service is normally priced at $144 (USD), however, as a brand new 2010 promotional offer we are offering our professional cover letter assistant services for $77 (USD) from January 1st 2010 until September 5 . Think about it for a moment: For the same price as dinner for 2 and a movie, you get a cover letter that is guaranteed to hit employers like a ton of bricks and get you any interview you've been hoping for. Please note that this half-price offer will expire at the end of the promotion date.

Click Here and let us launch you into the job you want. After payment is received you will immediately be sent a quick form to enter some background information (this information will assist us in creating your letter). The form is incredibly easy, and takes less than 10 minutes. Simply fill out the form and email it back to the address provided. Then relax.

Just think:
By this time tomorrow you could be holding a cover letter that is guaranteed to get you a job interview

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