Dear Hiring Manager, Please Keep Reading (ebook)

Excerpt from Chapter 2: Dear David, Stop Deleting My Emails.

Ditch the classics: “I am writing to express my interest…”  We know. You opened a new Word document for this moment. Instead, grab attention with something bold, relevant, and employer-focused: “Your job advertisement calls for a project manager who can rescue late-stage chaos and turn it around to deliver on time and on budget. I’ve done it. Twice.”

Cover letters are often approached as a formality.
In practice, they influence how your application is received—and how your experience is interpreted.

Dear Hiring Manager, Please Keep Reading looks at how to approach them differently: not as a script to follow, but as a way to introduce your work with clarity and intent.

Rather than relying on standard phrases or rigid structures, the focus here is on writing in a way that feels both natural and credible—while still meeting the expectations of a professional audience. Inside, you’ll explore:

• How to structure a cover letter so it holds attention from the first paragraph
• What readers tend to notice—and what they quickly move past
• How to write in your own voice while maintaining professionalism
• Ways to approach common challenges, including tone, length, and relevance
• Examples and short-form alternatives (including e-notes) to illustrate different approaches

Supporting tools and checklists are included to make the process easier to apply in practice.

Learn how to present your experience clearly enough that someone wants to keep reading.