Just completed another contract. Another job to apply for. Now
cover letters and resumes go out. Do they work?
I don’t user cover letters applying for contract positions.
I leave the cover letters to those who apply to full time positions.
I send my updated resume to agencies within my personal
network. No cover letter. But, after talking to Dr. Cathy Goodwin (http://www.CathyGoodwin.com ), she
introduced me to t-cover letters.
T-cover (T Rex I like to call them), I use to collect my thoughts and in
preparation to phone and in-person interviews. What goes into t-rex? I go to my
notebook and draw a full page T.
I put into the left column all the clients job requirements. The right column I match my qualifications to each.
Excuse the handwriting:
Clear Word document example:
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Requirements
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My Qualifications
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Clear, Concise business
requirements using flexible approach.
Collaborate with
stakeholders and technical resources creating user stories.
Create Workflow Diagrams.
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I’ve wrote and presented an
SDS from a previous project.
Debit Card Mobilization
project where I collaborated with Business and Architect’s to write epic
AGILE Stories.
Work on project at ABC Bank
where collaborated with 3rd Party Vendor to write and present ARP
workflow using PowerPoint.
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Prior to interview, phone or in-person, I develop a story explaining I’m qualified for this position.
After a particular interview, the agency called and told me the client
said, “Dan articulates well.” Great feedback.
T-cover is a great tool to add to your Independent Computer Consultant
tool box.
