Career Changer - Factory Worker to Phlebotomist Cover Letter

Cover letters for career changers are different than those for job seekers with linear career paths. Career change cover letters need to focus more on the candidate's transferable skills than their past experience. In order to hook a hiring manager and convince him/her that you are well-suited for the position, you need to prove that you possess a skill set that will allow you to add value to their organization quickly. AOL turned to Barb Poole, owner of Hire Imaging, to learn about one woman's career change strategy and the cover letter she used to market her qualifications.