The Adams Cover Letter Almanac, Second Edition is the most comprehensive guide available for creating an attention-getting cover letter. This easy-to-use volume is packed with sample cover letters that can be easily customized to match the needs of any job seeker, whether you're new to the job market, an experienced professional, changing careers, or re-entering the workforce.
A good cover letter can be even more important than a resume. If a prospective employer isn't impressed by your cover letter, you won't get that interview no matter how polished your resume is. Yet, many job seekers put little time or thought into their cover letters, often sending the same tired form letter to hundreds of companies. The Adams Cover Letter Almanac, Second Edition will give you an edge on the competition by helping you create powerful, compelling letters that get you noticed.

Based on professionally written cover letters that have landed real jobs, sample letters are included for every occasion:

Response to a Classified Advertisement

Response to a "Blind" Advertisement

"Cold" Letter to a Potential Employer

Letter to an Employment Agency

Broadcast Letter

Cover Letters for Special Situations

Follow-Up Letter

And more!