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You're on a mission: write a killer cover letter that makes hiring managers stop and take notice. But you're not alone in this high-stakes game of wordplay. Luckily, we've got the secret formula to craft a cover letter that'll leave your competition in the dust.

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  • How to write a killer cover letter that gets 10x more interviews.
  • Exceptional examples of the best cover letter parts to make your phone ring off the hook.
  • What to put in your cover letter to knock it out of the park.
  • The key strategies that make employers excited to call you.

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Tom Gerencer is a career expert and Certified Professional Resume Writer who has published over 200 in-depth articles on Zety. Since 2016, he has been sharing advice on all things recruitment from writing winning resumes and cover letters to getting a promotion.

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