X Chapter 15 Assignment 9. Creating Customized Cover Messages Make sure you include a customized cover message when applying for a position. A cover message should introduce your resume, highlight your strengths in terms of benefits to the reader, and request an interview. Follow your judgment when deciding whether to write a betet or long cover message. Your message should include an opening that introduces your message and identifies the position, a body that sells you as a candidate and focuses on the employer's needs, and a closing that requests an interview and motivates action. Which option is the best opening for a cover message for a solicited job? Dan Brown told me that you guys are seeking a market researcher to do some work on a marketing campaign. I've enclosed a summary of my qualifications for you. An individual from your company told me that FedMax is seeking an experienced employee to work on a new product campaign. I've enclosed a summary of my qualifications that demonstrates a readiness for this position Dan Brown, a member of your marketing team, told me that FedMax is seeking an experienced market researcher to work on a new product campaign. Enclosed is a summary of my qualifications that demonstrates my readiness for this position o X Chapter 15 Assignment Which is the best opening for an unsolicited job cover message? I would welcome the opportunity to enhance and strengthen your public relations department. Are you needing someone with experience in the nonprofit sector? Because PublicOrg Inc., is expanding its public relations department, you may be in need of a candidate with ten years of public relations experience in the nonprofit sector. I offer you the opportunity to enhance and strengthen your public relations department I have great interest in your organization and the work you do. Are you in need of a highly qualified public relations executive to enhance your department? Which statement is most appropriate for the body of a cover message? Giving numerous classroom presentations on marketing techniques and writing biweekly research papers has given me a chance to hone my writing and communication skills I have honed my communication skills through many presentations, papers, and final projects. 1 presented marketing techniques, produced a final marketing portfolio, and wrote biweekly research papers. Which statement is most appropriate to include in the closing of a cover message? Hopefully you can see by my resume and cover message that my accomplishments and educational background are impressive. I am the one for this job. If you hire me, you won't be sorryl Next week, after you've had a chance to review my rsum, I will call you to discuss the possibility of arranging an interview. My past managerial experience, in addition to my three years of marketing experience, makes me a good fit for this position. Next week, after you have had a chance to review my rsum, I will call you to discuss the possibility of arranging an interview. If you'd like to reach me, please call (435) 555-3289 after 4p.m. I hope you enjoyed looking over my resume and cover message. I know I would be a good choice for this position because of my marketing experience. Please hire mel I can be reached at (435) 555-3209, When sending your cover message in an e-mail, which of the following should you do? Check all that apply Eliminate your mailing address Convert your cover message to plain text. a keep your cover message to one line. Include your e-mail address and phone number