Cover Letter for Internal Position or Promotion (20+ Examples)

Cover Letter for Internal Position or Promotion (20+ Examples) This sample cover letter for internal positions isnt just a good idea.Its vital.Why do you need an internal cover letter?Because hiring managers often overlook internal candidates. They dont know your history with the company.Your cover letter should show why you want the job and lay out your unique qualifications. It should also give your backstory in a way that proves youre the obvious choice.This guide will show you a cover letter template for internal positions, plus tips for how to write your own great internal position cover letter.Want to write your cover letter fast?Use our cover letter builder. Choose from20+ professional cover letter templatesthat match your resume. See actionable examples and get expert tips along the way.Cover Letter and Resume for Internal PositionSee more cover letter templates and create your cover letter here.One of our users, Nikos, had this to say:[I used] a nice template I found on Zety. My resume is now one page long, not three. With the same stuf f.Create your resume nowEvery great internal cover letter needs a resume. See our internal resume writing guide here: How to Write a Job-Winning Resume: Sample Complete GuideAre you at a particular stage in your career and need to find specific cover letters for this? Check out some of our guides:Career Change Cover LetterEntry-Level Cover LetterRelocation Cover LetterWant to explore your options further? See our full selection of cover letter examples for every career:Best Cover Letter Examples for All ProfessionsSample Cover Letter for Internal PositionSusan MorrisCustomer Service SpecialistXYZ Foods1098 Hickory Heights DriveChattanooga, TN 12603615-221-6217susan.q.morris@gmail.comlinkedin.com/in/susanqmorris4/21/19Audi DanzMarketing ManagerXYZ Foods1098 Hickory Heights DriveChattanooga, TN 12603Dear Ms Danz,It would realize a long-term dream of mine to fill the open digital marketing specialist position here at XYZ Foods. When I first got my job in customer service here, it was because your team member Arnold Dickey advised me to take any job at the company, exceed expectations, build marketing skills, then apply for a transfer to marketing. After just two months I was promoted to senior customer service agent for quick thinking and a strong work ethic. (I saved the company $2,000 a month with one suggestion.)I read the job posting carefully and spoke with several of your team members. I know the position calls for product knowledge, written and verbal communication, and a strong sense of who our customers are. I believe Im the perfect fit. Ive passed quarterly product knowledge quizzes with the highest scores in my department. Ive used strong communication skills to achieve 95% positive customer survey scores and write up daily error-free reports. My department record of 75+ calls handled per day gives me an excellent understanding of our target demographic.The most compelling part of this position to me is that its the perfect fit. Ive dreamed of working as a digital marketing specialist at XYZ for the past seven years, taking fifteen online classes from Wharton and doing 20 freelance projects on nights and weekends.My supervisor here at XYZ customer service is happy to let me meet with you any weekday. Can we set up a time to chat about how I can exceed your expectations as Ive exceeded hers?Sincerely,Susan Morris615-221-6217susan.q.morris@gmail.comThats an upwardly-mobile cover letter for internal positions. Now heres how to write yours.Cover Letter for Internal Position TemplateHeres how to write an internal cover letter that makes the switch:1. Use the right cover letter for internal position format1 margins11.15 line-spacingCambria or Arial font11pt12pt font sizeRead more: The Only Proper Cover Letter Format2. Start with a professional cover letter headerIn your cover letter for internal position header, list:Your name (top left)AddressPhone emailLinkedIn profile or other social media handlesThe dateHiring managers name info Read more: How to Address a Cover Letter3. Start with a hookUse Dear, with the manager name.Be very clear about the job opening youre applying for.Share a detail that shows youre destined for the job.Read more: How to Start a Cover Letter the Right Way5. Show youre the one to hireThis part is crucial because too many companies hire from outside.Learn the jobs needs. Youve got an edge because youre already inside.Talk to people in the department. Find out what skills they really want.Show you used those things to excel in your current job.Add metrics like $2,000 a month to get attention.Have you got an ally in the department? Name drop.Whats the perfect length for a cover letter for internal positions? The Perfect Cover Letter Length in 20196. Make an offerAt the end of your internal cover letter:Make an offer to meet (or call).Grab their interest. How? Promise something, like exceeding expectations.Read more: The Best Cover Letter Ending Examples7. End with a professional signatureP ut Sincerely, and your full name at the end.Include a digitized copy of your signature.End with email + phone.Dont let your internal cover letter fall through the cracks. Job Application Follow-Up: Examples, Dos, DontsA good cover letter for internal jobs can beam you up. But to land the job you also need a resume.When making a resume in our builder, drag drop bullet points, skills, and auto-fill the boring stuff. Spell check? Check. Start building your resume here.Create my resume nowWhen youre done, Zetys resume builder will score your resume and tell you exactly how to make it better.Thanks for reading! Now its your turn. What frustrates you most about writing an internal position cover letter? Why are you applying inside the company? Wed love to hear from you!

How To Start Investing In Real Estate

How To Start Investing In Real Estate Nowadays, its almost impossible to avoid the buzz about investing in real estate. The reality shows make investing in real estate look like a fun adventure thats profitable, to boot. But if youre a newbie to real estate, it can be more than a little daunting to make your first investment. Ive been investing in real estate for a long time, like before they called it flipping. My chosen path has been buying properties that needed rehabbing (fixing up, remodeling) and then selling for a profit. Its been good to me, financially, but it requires much more of you, personally and financially, than the self-proclaimed gurus are ready to tell.   From the occasional unwelcome surprise in the rehab process, to dealing with banks and buyers, there are moments that will drive you crazy. And for some unfortunate ones, drive them broke. But fear not, there is still a route to becoming a real estate investor for those not wanting all the headaches of direct investing. Below Ill give some tips to get started in both passive and active real estate investing. Passive Real Estate Investments The advantages to the investor just starting out in real estate are many.   Probably tops on the list is the peace of mind in knowing youve got real professionals handling all aspects of the property purchase and investment. That includes: Property selection Management of any required renovations Management of day-to-day operations Financial management, so that you receive finished reports of income, expenses, and profits. If you choose to go the passive investment route, finding a particular property to invest in becomes easier. For example, new companies like HotelierCo (a hotel crowdfunding platform) have made it possible for non-accredited investors to own part of a hotel, with investments starting from $2,500. Active Real Estate Investments For those who are more entrepreneurial-minded, active investing in real estate is worth considering. However, youll be wearing a lot of hats in the process. That includes: Finding the specific property to invest in Arranging for purchase financing Managing any required rehab Day to day management of income-producing property if you choose to buy and hold Handling all the paperwork from start to finish, or hiring someone to do it. If all that seems like something you want to take on, active real estate investing may be perfect for you. Do Your Homework No matter which path you choose, youll want to do your homework, or due diligence as it is called. The homework starts well before you ever start the buying process itself. If youre going to do direct investing as I have, you need to know about A LOT of the pieces to real estate, construction, remodeling, finance, decorating, landscaping, and of course selling. With indirect real estate investments, your homework will be in comparing and contrasting different offerings and choosing one that meets your requirements. The extra bonus is that you can own an interest in properties, such as resorts, hotels, and more, that you would likely have no access to otherwise. Patience is Key Investing in real estate is not a get rich quick scheme. It will require your patience through each step of the process of learning, buying, and ultimately selling the investment. My experience has been that its a worthwhile and profitable venture, either as an aside to your regular work, or as a full-time career. Buckle up, and enjoy the ride!

Do a Self-Check as to Where You Are in Your Career - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Do a Self-Check as to Where You Are in Your Career - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career A Personal Relevance Reality Check Take a moment for a personal relevance reality check because at any age these painful things can start happening to you, and if they do, you’ll want to change your course of behavior: -You increasingly feel that your smarts aren’t getting you anywhere, that your skills aren’t being used. -You aren’t sought out or taken seriously by colleagues and managers. -You sense disregard for your authority by those above, below, or around you. -You can’t seem to gain new responsibilities, and your current ones are being chipped away. -Your honest self-assessment tells you that your expertise doesn’t always fit present-day needs; you aren’t “with it.” -Your ideas to improve work aren’t welcome. -You experience notable indignities, such as being ignored in meetings, being left out of the loop on key decisions, or being omitted from the circulation lists from important e-mails, meetings, and social gatherings. -You get heavy and steady criticism of your work.You are frequently passed over for the most interesting, important, or prestigious assignments. All of these things can happen if you allow them to happen. But you, my dear reader, will not let this happen. You’ve got the fight in you, or you are ready to get it back if you’ve let it slip. Right now, take your age in years and multiply it by 365. That’s how many days you are old. Whether you are 10,220 days old or 21,275 days old, it’s only one single day that makes a change in your life, not a year. Each one of your days has a start, a morning, noon, night, and an end. You have to vow to yourself to make something of the 1,440 minutes you have each day. Take just a few of those minutes, and use them to put effort into doing things a little out of the ordinary, a little beyond anyone else’s efforts. Debra Bentons new book, The Leadership Mind Switch: Rethinking How We Lead in the New World of Work (McGraw-Hill, June, 2017) is available at any book store.

Want to get hired Find an Internal Sponsor! - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Want to get hired Find an Internal Sponsor! - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career While there certainly is no “silver bullet” for finding a job in today’s challenging job market, one approach that works about three out of ten times is finding an internal sponsor at a company that has an opening you would be interested in and a job for which you would be fully qualified. Today, that’s how 28 percent of all jobs are filledâ€"by referrals from existing employees. Well, you may be asking yourself, how do I get referred for a job at a company where I don’t even know anyone?! Fair question. Here is the answer: PUTT! That is, “Pick Up The Telephone.” How do I know the telephone approach actually works? Because I use this approach each and every business day as a “headhunter.” I am constantly calling in to companies with which I have absolutely no working relationship and know absolutely no one. Yet I am able to talk to key people, gather useful information, get leads, etc. It’s an approach we “headhunters” refer to as “seeing who’s who in the zoo.” As a job hunter you, too, can effectively use the telephone to get where you want to beâ€"in a new job. But be forewarned: This approach is not for the faint-hearted! This approach takes courage, excellent networking skills and the demonstrated ability to effectively brand yourself as being a candidate who is worthy of being referred by an existing employee. The payoff? It can literally turbo-charge your odds of getting hired! Now, let me pause here to issue a “disclaimer.” The overwhelming majority of job candidates to whom I have outlinedâ€"and recommendedâ€"this approach have this initial response/reaction: “Skip, you have got to be crazy! I would/could NEVER do something like this!” And, you know what? Most in fact will NOT even try this approach! But for those who do . . . well, suffice it to say that they can quickly become “true believers” in the approach. Many companies offer a “referral bonus” to their employees. That is, if an employee recommends someone who ends up actually getting hired at the company, that employee is paid a bonus, which can range from $500 to $3,000, depending upon the level of the open position. So, employees at these companies definitely are motivated to consider recommending and/or “sponsoring” potential employees. How the Approach Works Essentially, there are THREE steps to follow when using this approach: STEP 1 â€" Find a position online that you would be interested inâ€"and fully qualified to perform. Usually, you will find a company’s available positions featured on its career web page(s). STEP 2  Using LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com) or Jigsaw (www.jigsaw.com), locate the names of salespeople within the company. Why sales? Typically, men and women who are in sales positions are highly money-motivated and are far more likely than other employees within the company to consider sponsoring you. Plus, salespeople are used to talking to people they don’t know and are generally more open to considering things that most other employees will not, for a whole variety of reasons. STEP 3 â€" Call up these people and use the following telephone script (Tip: Don’t “improvise,” “wing it” or otherwise try to “improve” this script! Use it exactly as shown below): (YOU) “Valerie (one of the company’s salespeople), this is (your name). I know your time is very valuable and this will only take three minutes. Do you have three minutes, or should we schedule a time to speak?” (VALERIE) “I have three minutes but that’s it. What is this about?” (YOU) “I noticed that your company has an opening for a mechanical engineer at its Chicago facility. Now, I know that, since the position is posted, I either need to go to HR or apply online. However, I have one important question for you. Many large companies like yours have employee referral programs, where if someone is referred and hired, the referring employee gets paid a couple of thousand dollars. “Valerie, if I were to send you my résumé, and indeed you felt that I was ‘MNO Company quality material,’ would you be willing to introduce me into the company? The value of your doing so ensures that I get reviewed by a real person and not a computer, and the value to you is that you might get the referral fee. Would you be open to me sending my information to you for review?” How to Deal with Rejection! That’s it! That’s the entire approach! It really is that quick and simple! So, why, then, are most candidates so reluctant, so extremely hesitant, to even try this approach? Having been in field sales, as well as in sales management positions, during my early business career, I actually know the reasons. For a salesperson, the applicable term is “call reluctance.” “Call reluctance” usually  results from  fears such as the following on the part of the salesperson: That they will be rejected by the person on the other end of the telephone. That they will look like (or sound like) a “fool.” That the person they are calling will get angry or irritated by the call and perhaps even hang up on them! You know what new salespeople are advised if they happen to have these fears (and most do, at least initially) and actually encounter such responses (or similar ones) while telephone prospecting? They are ask ed, “So what?” “Who cares?” They are advised to get back on the telephone  immediately  and make the  next  call! To be sure, you, too, will quite likely get one (or all!) of these responses if you try the sponsorship approach outlined in this blog. To you, then, I say: “So what?” “Who cares?” “Get on the phone and make the  next  call!” Remember, the person you contact on the next call has no idea whatsoever that you just got rejected on the previous phone call! Nor would they even care if they did know! As a matter of fact, experience has shown that  about half the people you contact  using this approach  will indeed talk to you  and  seriously consider your request, which of course also means that about half will either  not  talk to you  or  even consider your approach. Still, any way you look at it, these are pretty good odds, don’t you agree? Follow-up Steps Once you have found an internal sponsor,  do NOT also apply online! Let me repeat that, in the strongest possible terms:  Do NOT also apply online!  Why? Because once you do that the sponsor’s “referral bonus” will become “null and void”! You see, once Human Resources has captured your information in its system from an online application, and if you ultimately get hired, they will advise the  presumed  sponsor that the company already “had” you! Now, wouldn’t that be embarrassing for all involved?! From time to time make sure to update your sponsor on your progress during the overall hiring process with his/her company. Not only is this good “PR,” it can also provide you with a valuable, ongoing source of  internal  information that could prove to be quite helpful in your job quest. Chances are, for example, your sponsor will be aware of anything that happens within the company that could positively (or negatively) affect your candidacy, and he/she can then keep  you  updated, allowing you to make any necessary adjustments to your overall approach, etc. Are  you  now  sufficiently motivated to suspend  your  disbelief, to hold  your  pre-conceived notions at least in temporary abeyance about the “right” way to get a job in today’s job market? Are  you  willing to set aside any “call reluctance” you might have and at least give the sponsorship approach an honest try? For those of you who are, I think you will be very pleasantly surprised and pleased! I’d also love to hear your success stories! Author: Skip Freeman  is the author of “Headhunter” Hiring Secrets: The Rules of the Hiring Game Have Changed . . . Forever!  and is the President and Chief Executive Officer of  The HTW Group (Hire to Win), an Atlanta, GA, Metropolitan Area Executive Search Firm. Specializing in the placement of sales, engineering, manufacturing and RD professionals, he has developed powerful techniques that help companies hire the best and help the best get hired.

Having a bad job is bad for your mental health - Debut

Having a bad job is bad for your mental health - Debut Liking or not liking your job can be really make or break for your mental health. A job is such a huge part of your identity. If you feel fulfilled ans satisfied with your job, oftentimes you feel the same way about life. that if you find problems with your job, you could end up having problems with yourself too. Honestly, rent and bills aside, your self-esteem and mental health is not worth sacrificing for works sake. And now theres actually empirical proof of that. Having a bad job is worse for your mental health than not having a job at all This harrowing news comes courtesy of the University of Manchester, who ran a study which found that people in low-paying or high-pressure jobs tend to be less happy that those that are unemployed. Researchers studied 1,000 people, between the ages of 35 and 75, who were unemployed during 2009 and 2010.   After a few years, they followed up on the same people to see how they rate their own health and levels of stress. They that people who has taken on “poor quality work with longer hours, less pay and no benefits for instance, had higher chronic stress than those who remained unemployed. On the other hand people who took good jobs had improved mental health scores. So what does this say about the culture of working life? This is, of course, bad news for a large swathe of people who are literally working just to live, but finding no enjoyment in their work. And thats before we even get into the fact that a low/lack of an income makes it much more difficult to pay for doctors and medicine, both for physical and mental health issues. Undoubtedly, this will lead to a major mental health crisis among the poorer and most vulnerable people in society. As these problems continue to persist, it will become more difficult from those who are unemployed or in low-income work to raise themselves out of their situations. Particularly problematic for the unemployed is the government policy of benefit sanctions. Evidence  from NHS Health Scotland, the Centre for Welfare Conditionality hosted by the University of York and other links sanctions to destitution, disempowerment, and increased rates of mental health problems. This runs contrary to the governments belief that taking benefits away encourages people to get back into work. Clearly, theres an issue that needs to be addressed in the culture of working life. Sure, a bad job might ruin your mental health and unemployment less so, but not everyone is blessed with the opportunity to seek out a better one. Connect with Debut on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for more careers insights.

Making Your Mark as a Franchise A Guide - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

Making Your Mark as a Franchise A Guide Starting a franchise can be an intelligent business move, as it will allow you to monetise a tried and tested business model with less risk than if you were beginning a brand new business on your own from scratch. Yet, you will not be alone, as there are reportedly more than 900 franchise brands in the UK, and this number is on the rise. You’ll, therefore, need to make sure your brand stands out from the crowd and stands out quickly. Understand the Franchise Buyers Unless a franchise buyer has a lot of time on their hands, you can trust they will not spend their time analysing the 900+ franchises in the UK marketplace. Many will choose a franchise based on their desired industry. For instance, a buyer might have always wanted to own a successful restaurant. They may also choose a franchise based on its level of experience, or they may want to invest in an up-and-coming brand. Some may also not consider a franchise due to their investment amount. The more you learn about a prospective franchise buyer, the easier it will be to market your franchise to the right entrepreneur. A Professional Office Space Image is everything when launching a franchise, which is why you must develop a professional office space that embodies your branding and ethos. 360 Degrees can help you design an innovative office that not only projects the right image to prospective clients and franchise buyers, but it can also improve the company culture and internal efficiency and productivity each day. The Perfect Image and Operation Many franchise buyers are buying into a brand and a method of operation, which each make the business a success. You’ll need to not only invest in the right trade name, but you’ll need to establish elements of the business that collaboratively make an innovative franchise formula that people want to buy into. You’ll need to carefully consider everything from your marketing campaigns, accounting processes, and streamlined administration tasks, which should each be detailed in the franchise manual, and it must be easy for the franchisee to adopt into their own daily operations. Identify Your USP In addition to investing in your branding and operations, a franchise buyer will also be buying into your unique selling proposition (USP). You must identify what sets your franchise apart from its rivals. For instance, McDonald’s became a success due to its fast-food business model and clever branding. However, Burger King became a big rival by establishing the “Have It Your Way” slogan, which offered personalisation that McDonalds could not offer without changing every kitchen operation. Look for an angle that helps your franchise stand out from its competitors. Connect with the Community Build connections within your community to increase your franchise’s exposure and visibility. For example, you could team up with other local businesses that complement your company’s image and vision, so you can embark on collaborative marketing campaigns that increase brand recognition and encourage prospective franchise buyers. You could also sponsor groups or individuals across your community to generate positive PR about your business and increase credibility.

The List of English Action Verbs For Resume Writing

The List of English Action Verbs For Resume WritingSo you want to know the list of English action verbs for resume writing? It's not just you. Most people trying to write resumes for their new job need a good strategy when it comes to verb lists, and this article will explain why it is so important.Of course, most people are already familiar with the basic structure of English writing, and they have a general idea of what they are looking for. This makes them less prepared to find out the list of English action verbs for resume writing, because they don't know exactly what they should be looking for.The good news is that with a little preparation, most people can find out how to find the list of English action verbs for resume writing before they even start to write their own resumes. They can rely on a reliable guide to help them out.First, they'll want to consider what they'll be looking for. If you're looking for a job that involves more detail than the typical entry-level job, yo u may want to include a listing of specific skills in your resume. On the other hand, if you are simply looking for a job where you'll be expected to put in more hours, you can try to add some general words like 'excellent'professional'.Second, they'll want to consider how many nouns are in their list of English action verbs for resume writing. You don't want to accidentally leave off any important words that you don't intend to use. In fact, it's best to keep your list to a bare minimum, so that you can focus on giving more information about the main verbs you'll need to use.Third, if you want to make sure that you can use all of the verbs you want in your resume, you'need to make sure that you're going to be using them. The reason for this is that a sample document that uses just a few verbs may not necessarily be able to capture all of the things you need to include in your resume. Your list of English action verbs for resume writing should contain the basic actions that are most important to the type of job you're looking for.Fourth, if you're looking for a list of English action verbs for resume writing that will go beyond a simple overview of your experiences, then you'll want to make sure that you include something like a 'demonstration'. Demonstration is a word that is used when describing what you did, or what you were able to do.Finally, if you want to be prepared for when you start submitting your resume, you'll want to make sure that you're going to be prepared for when the recruiter or hiring manager asks you for more information about what you did for your previous jobs. That means that you should have a list of English action verbs for resume writing, including verbs like 'delivered', 'resolved', and 'demonstrated'.