Cover Letter Help - How To Find Out Who To Address It To

Another post that surprised me on a recent survey of a job board was this:

Now this guy needed cover letter help!

He had found out about a job online and was planning to submit his resume. He knew it was better to address a cover letter to a specific person, rather than the generic "To Whom It May Concern" or "Dear HR Manager." He was desperately trying to find out the name of the person by searching the website online but couldn't find it. Several other people on the board chimed in and suggested he try certain online business databases to find out who he could email.

This was quite a lengthy discussion and I was quite amused that this "tech generation" didn't see the obvious...

Pick up the phone, the old fashioned phone, and dial and make friends with the person or persons on the other end of the line. Secretaries, administrative assistants, and office managers are often the real powerhouses, the engines, of businesses and organizations. They hold the key to everything and help everything flow along smoothly. Show them the respect they deserve, be kind, have a sense of humor, be patient, and you will get all the information you need... including who to address your cover letter to. Hope this helped. Be sure to check out this incredible tool to help create a totally unique cover letter.

Good luck to you all in your job hunting.