| The job of the cover letter is to get your prospective | | | | and experience to Your Bottom Line as a Tax |
| employer interested in you. You have to create | | | | Accountant. I am confident that I am a great fit for the |
| enough interest that the employer wants to see and | | | | position. |
| hear more from you with an interview. You need to | | | | Job requirements |
| stand out from all other applicants in the pack. | | | | My qualifications |
| Be sure to grab the employer's attention immediately. | | | | Experience with current tax software 7 years |
| Don't wait until the second or third paragraph of your | | | | experience working with the most advanced software |
| letter to use your attention getting strategy. Often, | | | | programs in the accounting and tax revenue fields. |
| employers won't get to the second or third paragraph. | | | | Experienced Tax Preparer Three years as an IRS tax |
| Try to call attention to yourself from the very | | | | agent |
| beginning. | | | | Commitment to accuracy "Most accurate tax |
| You also have to sell yourself. Think about it. Why do | | | | preparer" award 2008-2009. |
| you buy something? Usually, it is because you need it | | | | Certification/experience in preparation of h1-B taxes. |
| or because someone convinces you that you need it. | | | | I know that my passion for providing great client |
| Show that you meet the requirements for the job. | | | | service and a commitment to honesty and accuracy |
| Give examples of what you can do to help the | | | | clearly mirror Your Bottom Line's motto and creed. I |
| company fill its needs. Be specific. | | | | look forward to talking with you about my qualifications |
| Finally, let your personality show through. Let the | | | | and passion for tax services in the near future. |
| employer see that you are dynamic, motivated, | | | | Sincerely, |
| passionate, and motivated. | | | | M.C. Potter |
| Every cover letter is going to be different but here is a | | | | P.S. I can be reached at anytime at 1-555-456-7485. I |
| sample to get you started. | | | | will call your office in two weeks to try to set up an |
| M. C. Potter | | | | appointment. |
| 456 First Street | | | | This letter is dynamic, clearly shows how the skills and |
| SmallTown, MT 45678 | | | | talents of M. C. Potter fit those specified in the ad, and |
| Email: myemailaddress | | | | gives examples. The letter conveys a sense of |
| Ms. Judy Elliot, hiring manager | | | | enthusiasm and passion. Clearly M.C. is showing how |
| Your Bottom Line Accounting Firm | | | | the company can benefit. All of these are keys to |
| NiceCity, AR 78956 | | | | making sure that your letter gets a good read, creating |
| Sept. 8, 2010 | | | | interest in your resume, and increasing your chances at |
| Dear Ms. Elliot, | | | | the interview. |
| I am very excited at the prospect of bringing my skills | | | | |