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		<title>This probably won&#8217;t get you an interview</title>
		<link>http://workingworldcareers.com/2009/06/09/when-looking-for-a-job-this-probably-wont-help/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:43:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Overmann</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m a proponent of well-crafted, solid, specific cover letters. This, which I received as a blind job inquiry, is not one of them:
Dear Hiring Manager:
If you could design the next team member for your organization, would the following meet your toughest requirements?

A [well-known university] educated attorney with a proven record of success at responsible levels,
A [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m a proponent of well-crafted, solid, specific cover letters. This, which I received as a blind job inquiry, is not one of them:</p>
<blockquote><p>Dear Hiring Manager:</p>
<p>If you could design the next team member for your organization, would the following meet your toughest requirements?</p>
<ul>
<li>A [well-known university] educated attorney with a proven record of success at responsible levels,</li>
<li>A counsel with a gift for pulling together rock solid answers serving the most demanding clients so well, they use them with confidence&#8230;and remember who gave them the resulting advantages, and</li>
<li>A leader who helps people elevate compliance and regulation from being burdens to becoming tools that help them succeed.</li>
</ul>
<p>You&#8217;ve just read the Readers&#8217; Digest version of my resume. You&#8217;ll find the details on the next pages and my pledge of value&#8212;three value added capabilities you&#8217;ll see me demonstrate from day one&#8212;right at the top of the first page. Backing them up are over a half dozen examples of problems solved.</p>
<p>However, words on paper are no substitute for hearing more about your special needs and the mission essential 2009-2010 goals of the organization.</p>
<p>I look forward to speaking with you in person.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Enthusiastic yet misguided job seeker</p></blockquote>
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