How to write an effective cover letter?

Posted on July 15, 2010

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Put us on MTV/all we really need/beggin’ on our knees/please please please please please

So I just applied to a job at MTV, and no joke, this was my cover letter:

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am freaking amazing.  I managed to stay busy during the economic downturn by temping.  Now I’m ready for a f/t gig at MTV.  I know your hiring processes tend to skew young (shhhh, I won’t tell), but I assure you that while I am completely immature, I’m also a professional (insert job here), so you get the best of both worlds.  I don’t know if you can afford me, but I’m eager to find out.

Best regards,

EveL

Hey, they say to cater to your audience and personalize.  If I get a call on this one I will love it!

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