You are what you write when it comes to introducing yourself to prospective employers. However, many job seekers, including those with red flags in their backgrounds, underestimate the importance of letters and thus fail to make a good impression when looking for a job. This book shows how to write effective letters that observe proper rules and etiquette as well as use persuasive language. It shows how to build a letter using a fail-safe 12-step approach that covers everything from the sender's name and address to the postscript. It includes answers to the most frequently asked questions about employment letters, examples of powerful job achievement statements, sample letters designed to overcome barriers to employment, and much more.