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Sonja Scully

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I've been out of work for 2 years due to moving out of state and getting my family situated. In the meantime I have been a Property Manager for my rental properties. I'm extremenly anxious and ready to return to work. My obstacle is a cover letter. I'm having writer's block and am wondering what resources have been used by others in the past.
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Kelly Baird

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Hi Sonja, Ah.. writers block...I understand that struggle (and I write everyday!) I think some important things to keep in mind when writing a cover letter are as follows:
- Contact Information. To begin your cover letter, include both the employer's and your contact information.
- Introduction. Find out to whom you're writing ...it makes a difference than a generic "to whom it may concern".
- Sell Yourself. The second paragraph should respond directly to the job description written by the hiring manager. Don't go too much into detail but enough to highlight maybe 3 core qualifications/ achievements. 4.Conclusion. Clean and concise. A thank you in advance and final expression of interest to leave the "impression" open for further discussion. Good luck!
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Kelly said it all, and I would also add that property manager position as well (it's work and it's experience) that will take up the 2 year gap so you don't have to explain it and if it's out of the filed your are seeking you can say you wish to move in another direction.