Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-166) and index.

Send not thy resume naked into the world -- Three kinds of cover letters -- The basics -- The body of the letter -- Tips for a dynamic format -- A cover-letter worksheet -- Editing -- Mechanics: printing, packaging, and mailing -- Using cover letters creatively -- Sticky issues -- Follow-up letters -- Cover letter hall of shame -- Checklist -- The big picture -- Sources of hidden job opportunities -- Job-hunting on the Internet -- Cover letter quiz -- Cover letter honor roll -- Key career and job web sites.