## ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Michael O’ Brien is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He is currently a graduate student at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California, and is working on his Master of Business Administration degree. He has worked in the financial services industry for over seven years, and currently serves as the Vice President of Operations for a large financial services firm in the Los Angeles area. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, as well as reading, writing, and playing video games. Michael lives in the San Fernando Valley with his family. You can visit him on the web.
## FOREWORD
The cover letter is the most important document you will ever write in your life. It is the first impression you will make on a potential employer, and it will be the first thing they see when they read your resume. In this book, you will learn how to write an effective cover letter that will get you the job you want. You will also learn what to include in your cover letter and what to leave out. This book will teach you everything you need to know about writing a cover letter, including what the employer wants to see, what you should and should not include, and how to structure your letter to get the most out of it. It will also teach you what to do and what not to do when it comes to writing a resume and cover letter. Throughout the book, I will give you examples of cover letters and resumes that I have written in the past, and you will be able to see how I have structured my cover letters. I will also give you tips on how to improve your cover letters, and I will show you how to make your resume stand out from all the other resumes that are out there. In short, this book is a must-read for anyone who is looking to get a job in today’s competitive job market. I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I enjoyed writing it. I wish you the best of luck on your job search!
## INTRODUCTION
In today’s job market, it is more important than ever to make a great first impression. If you do not make a good first impression, you may not get the job that you want, or you may even be passed over for someone who is better qualified than you are. This is why it is so important to write the perfect cover letter for a job application. A good cover letter will set you apart from the rest of the applicants and make you stand out in the eyes of the hiring manager. In order to do this, you have to make sure that the cover letter you write is well-written and well-structured, and that it is tailored to the position that you are applying for. You also have to be sure to include all of the information that the employer is looking for, and leave out everything that they do not want to see. This can be a difficult thing to do, but if you follow the advice that I am about to give you, it will not be difficult at all. In fact, I guarantee that you will find it to be one of the easiest things you have ever done in your entire life. You may even find that you enjoy writing cover letters as much or even more than you enjoy applying for jobs.