"Another magazine subscription?" I mumbled, last week it was, as I tore open the mail. Humming, I went straight to the usual sales letter, skimmed over it, then zoomed to the P.S. section, which I actually read word for word.

Then I realized, I'd read the P.S. even before reading over the headline!

I can't say exactly why, but it's like some strange, uncontrollable addiction. With any letter, whether it's sales, personal, or a resume cover letter, most of us can't help but shoot straight to that P.S. section and just gobble it up. Come on, think about it...how many times have you done it? It's like a huge magnet out of some crazy sci-fi cartoon, making those deep humming sounds, drawing us in, straight to it.

Now…just imagine this juicy, powerful, irresistible P.S. section, being used at the bottom of your resume cover letter.
A lovely set of words concluding your resume cover letter, that your potential employer can hardly keep his eyes off of.
Oh boy! The possibilities…

Best Ways To Use a P.S. On Your Resume Cover Letter

So what compelling, attention-grabbing items can you place into your P.S. section? Here are a few examples:

Resume Cover Letter P.S. #1—Asking for the interview


Whenever you're writing a cover letter, be sure that you ask for that interview! It's amazing—I've read so many sample cover letters, and talked to so many people who don't even think to do this. Some even thought it was too aggressive a move, flat out asking for the interview. No way! It just shows that you're passionate about this position and that you truly want to work for their company. So differentiate yourself, take that extra step forward, and use that P.S. on your resume cover letter to ASK for that interview.

P.S. As I said before, I would love to be interviewed for the customer service position. I'm available right away, and you can call me at (323) 294-xxxx. I'll look forward to hearing from you.

Resume Cover Letter P.S. #2--
Restate a benefit about yourself, or better yet, mention a whole new one


Make it something powerful…one that you'd like to sear into the mind of your potential employer. Don't forget, it'll be the last thing on your resume cover letter this person reads, so make it something great!

P.S. I've won HG School's Teacher of the Year award twice, for my creativity and commitment to great learning. I'm anxious to bring these attributes to you at Alton School.

Resume Cover Letter P.S. #3—Use a quote/testimonial


Like the P.S., quotes/testimonials have always been one of the strongest marketing strategies ever used. There's just something powerfully credible about someone else's words boosting your professional image. You've done such a great job & impressed this person so much, that they're actually willing to speak on your behalf. That only says great things about you.

P.S. My supervisor said, "Nola isn't afraid to solve problems, and whatever answers she doesn't have, she'll do research, and will ask questions. In other words, she works harder than what's asked of her, always."

Resume Cover Letter P.S. #4—
Mention something that recently happened involving the company


Keeping up with company developments shows that you have a genuine interest & a true desire to work there. Check out the company's website. You might learn a few things—information about a new product, a new partnership, or a new problem they're facing.

P.S. Congratulations on your 17% increase in sales to overseas clients. With my 8 years of experience in international marketing, I'd love to not only help maintain this increase, but to help raise it to an even higher percentage.

Resume Cover Letter—Format of the P.S.

You know, I've read a few articles that mentioned how the P.S. should be handwritten--that doing this gives more of a personal touch to your resume cover letter.
Me? I wouldn't chance it. I think it takes away from the professionalism of your resume cover letter. As long as you create a very noticeable P.S., well worded of course, I don't think you need this handwritten thing.
I prefer it typed out, along with the entire resume cover letter. And your P.S. section should be placed in italics, right under your signature, just to bring more attention to it.

So go ahead and try it. Use that jewel of a P.S. section on your resume cover letter to say what you'd like your potential employer to remember most. Don't forget, the P.S. is practically irresistible: people just can't help reading it.
So place something priceless in there. Mention your strongest skill, include a quote, or ask for the interview.
Add this P.S. gem to your resume cover letter, and I'm pretty sure your job search will greatly improve. That phone of yours will start ringing with interview offers soon enough!

Here's to your future success, and never give up!