Know the company!

Try this same line on a member of the opposite sex -

"I noticed you sitting at this bar looking lonely and I realized how much your needs and my experience were perfect for each other..."

Wham! What are you doing on the floor, buddy?

Now read your last cover letter or statement for a position you applied for.

Did it say something to the affect of,

"I noticed the position for your company and saw how much the position and my experience were a perfect fit,etc".

Blah, blah, blah. Who came up with this anonymous, sly, confident approach?

What's worse, is when the above statement is made and the applicants' resume and the job description have NOTHING to do with each other. Sloppy!

Clearly, *someone* did not read the job description.

Employers are ego driven. They love their company. They think they have the best product or service. They want others to envy and admire them.

Write your cover letter and resume with knowledge of their company and admiration for their product, services, mission or business plan.

Read about the company you are applying for. Learn what they do and what you can give to the company.

Write your cover letter and resume for the job you are applying.

Remember, you are selling your value to the company, not your value to yourself.