Most hiring managers find cover letters useless because they don’t communicate what is most needed. However, those same hiring managers acknowledge that an effective cover letter can be a quick ticket to an interview. Come learn the magic that can turn your introductory communication into a winner!
Guest presenter: Patti Breckenridge, Founder, People Connections of Florida LLC
Workshop Goals:
Learn how to write cover letters that:
What We Will Cover:
Materials Needed:
Please bring printouts of 5 job postings that interest you.
Prepare a 15-second branding statement to introduce yourself.
Workshop Length:
2 hours. Participants should plan to arrive 15 minutes early.
Who Should Attend:
Unemployed and underemployed individuals looking to work in a professional environment and seeking relevant and practical information or advice regarding the next steps in their job search or career path. This includes individuals in mid-career transition, women re-entering the workforce after a hiatus, military veterans transitioning to the civilian workforce, recent college graduates launching their careers, and mature workers not ready or able to retire.
Cost to Attend:
Free for TBJL Full Program Participants and $15 for guests.
Dress:
Business casual.
Out of consideration for other participants, we ask that all candidates refrain from wearing fragrances, perfume, and cologne.
Where:
OUR NEW LOCATION
TampaBay-Job-Links
Jack Roth Center for Career Development
1211 N. West Shore Blvd. Suite 300
Tampa, FL 33607
Registration Required:
Seating is limited. Please register by calling (813) 344-0200.