{"id":526919,"date":"2023-05-19T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/?p=526919"},"modified":"2023-05-19T11:36:15","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T15:36:15","slug":"10-easy-cover-letter-tweaks-to-get-you-noticed-by-employers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/telecommuting-job-search-help\/10-easy-cover-letter-tweaks-to-get-you-noticed-by-employers\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Easy Cover Letter Tweaks to Get You Noticed by Employers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

No one likes to write a cover letter. But statistics show that these objects of jobseeking angst are still very important to securing an interview. According to recent research<\/a>, 83% of hiring managers rate cover letters as important in hiring decisions across industries. In fact, 45% of hiring managers surveyed read the cover letter first, illustrating that it often serves as a first introduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statistics also reveal that cover letters are especially important if there are any issues with your work history. Perhaps you are underqualified, have an employment gap, or are transitioning careers, for example. In fact, 49% of hiring managers said a good letter can convince them to schedule an interview with an otherwise \u201cweak\u201d candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, there is not a lot of time to capture the attention of a hiring manager. Research indicates that about half of hiring managers spend between 30 seconds and 2 minutes reading a cover letter, and only 15% spend more than 2 minutes. This means that your cover letter needs to quickly convey the most important information and encourage them to spend more time considering you for an interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, to help you create effective cover letters that stand out and quickly capture the attention of hiring managers without eating up all your time, below are 10 easy cover letter tweaks. We\u2019ve also included real life cover letter examples to help you create your own cover letter templates that you can tweak to customize for each position quickly and easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Have you ever looked at a page of text and gotten tired just looking at it? You want to invite the eye to read the document. Try implementing the following cover letter tweaks:<\/p>\n\n\n