My apologies……….. I mis-wrote….
My last sentence should read……”Being laid-off does NOT address the main purpose of the cover letter, and therefore should not be included in the cover letter.”
Sorry for the brain cramp….
mea culpa,
Wesley
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Wesley S. Creel
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 12:04 PM
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Subject: Re: Question about cover letter ettiquette
Good Morning Adam,
The main purpose of the cover letter is to convince the reader (e.g., search committee) why your particular set of knowledge, skills, and abilities – and relevant experience – make you the right choice for the job as described in the vacancy announcement. Being laid-off does address the main purpose of the cover letter, and therefore should not be included in the cover letter.
Best Wishes for Success!
Wesley
Wesley S. Creel
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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Adam MacPharlain
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 11:11 AM
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Subject: Question about cover letter ettiquette
Good afternoon listserv,
I was unfortunately affected by the economic downturn and was laid off in December for lack of funding. My question is: should I state that I was laid off in the cover letters I send out? I don't want someone hiring a position to think I was fired or walked off the job, but I'm not sure if the cover letter is the appropriate time/place to specify.
Any advice is greatly appreciated as I'm sure I'm not the only one on this listserv to be in this situation.
Cheers,
Adam MacPharlain
859.200.2320
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