How to Use Monster Templates
On Monster, it is easy to use templates to create cover letters for jobs you wish to apply for. Whether you want to highlight your college experience or your relevant work experience, these templates make it simple to use pre-written templates to speed up your application process on Monster.
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Instructions
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Log in to Your Account
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Visit the home page of Monster's Web site (see Resources below).
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Log in using your username or email address and password. Note that if your Web browser has cookies enabled, you may be able to skip this screen altogether.
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Create a Cover Letter Using Templates
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Select "Letters" on the "My Monster" tab.
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Choose "Create a New Letter." Note that if you already have 5 cover letters in your account, you will need to delete or edit one in order to continue.
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Click on the arrow to pull down template choices in the "Templates" box.
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Choose either the "College Grad" or "Relevant Work Experience" template.
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Replace text in BOLD and in [brackets] with your own personal information as it relates to the letter.
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Review your cover letter after you've finished writing to ensure that you haven't left any parts of the template in your cover letter.
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Click "Save Letter."
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Access and use your cover letters by selecting "Letters" and clicking on the title of the cover letter you wish to view or edit. When you submit cover letters for jobs, you will be able to choose among this list as well.
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Tips & Warnings
It is best to personalize your cover letter for every job you apply for on Monster. While this may take you a few extra minutes, it can really make your information stand out amongst a bevy of form letters sent by other applicants. To do a quick personalization, change the first line of the body of your cover letter to reflect the exact name of the position and company to which you are applying.
Before writing your cover letter, visit the Career Advice pages of Monster to find out what employers are looking for (see Resources below).
Never put your social security number, driver's license number or date of birth on your cover letter or resume. Although some jobs may ask for this information later on, you should never have it in your digital files that are transported over the Internet. For more on resume safety, check out Monster's help pages (see Resources below).
