Cover Letters for Human Resources and Training Careers

Keywords and keyword phrases are critical components of every successful job seeker's cover letter. By using just one or two words, you're able to communicate a wealth of information about your skills, qualifications, and experience. What's more, keywords are the basis for scanning technology and are therefore critical to every job seeker's campaign in today's electronic-based job search market.

Following are the top 20 human resources and training keywords, some of which may reflect your skills and some of which may not be appropriate for you at this time. Use these words as the foundation for developing your own list of keywords on the Professional Keyword List form in Appendix B.

Benefits Design & Administration

Change Management

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Communications

Employee Relations

Employee Retention

Grievance Proceedings & Arbitration

Human Resources Administration

Labor Contract Negotiations

Leadership Development

Manpower Planning

Organizational Development

Performance Incentives

Performance Reviews & Appraisals

Recruitment & Selection

Staffing

Succession Planning

Training & Development

Union Relations

Wage Administration

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