5 steps to a killer cover letter

The basic format of a good cover letter is:

-- A three-sentence paragraph up top that summarizes your skills and experience that are explicitly related to the job in question.

-- Bulleted list of achievements that are directly related to the job.

-- Summary paragraph that says you really think you'd add to the company's bottom line (say that in a specifically relevant way) and that you'd like to set up a meeting to talk.

For more insights and a sample cover letter, go to to the following link on CSB Money Watch  http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505143_162-57324358/5-steps-to-a-killer-cover-letter/ for an excellent post entitle, "5 steps to a killer cover letter"  by Penelope Trunk.