More than 80 percent of recruiters surveyed by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) say cover letters are a “necessity.” Job seekers who are able to write strong, engaging letters can give themselves a much-needed edge in today’s competitive market.

Cover Letter Magic reveals the inside secrets for creating phenomenal cover letters that get noticed and land interviews. Step-by-step instructions throughout the book teach readers how to write, format, and distribute their cover letters for maximum impact.

This extensive resource showcases more than 130 sample cover letters for all types of job seekers, including blue collar and trades, new graduate, mid-career professionals, senior managers and executives, and technical and scientific professions. Before-and-After transformations demonstrate how to turn a boring letter into a knockout.

New content for this edition includes a chapter on recession-proofing your career and lifetime career management, as well as more sample electronic cover letters.