Everyone dreads the cover letter to some extent. This is mainly because a new one has to be written each time a job application is filled out or a resume submitted. Having a template to work with can ease the stress and reduce the work when customizing a cover letter for a position that you’re…
You probably already know that when you are applying for a job that you will have to at some point in time turn in your resume, but did you know that you should also have a cover letter to go with your resume? A cover letter is sort of like a preview of what is…
As you prepare for your job search, you may be wondering if a cover letter is really needed. After all, a cover letter can be a lot of work and job seekers often don’t want to waste their time if it isn’t needed anymore. Cover letters are still an important part of the job application…
Your cover letter is an important piece to the job finding puzzle and if not written properly you can really cost yourself an amazing employment opportunity or two. There are many myths floating around about cover letters and while some are of less importance than others, there are three in particular that should be looked…
Have you ever heard the old saying, “Don’t burn your bridges?” Well it rings so true when you are transitioning from one job to another. Many people will give no consideration as to how they act on their final days of one job and instead sloth around until their new job begins. This is bad…
When it comes to your resume the more times it gets viewed the better the chances are that you will land your dream job quickly. So getting your resume out and seen is simply a matter of the number game. That means that the more people that view it, the more calls you will get…
Everyone dreads the cover letter to some extent. This is mainly because a new one has to be written each time a job application is filled out or a resume submitted. Having a template to work with can ease the stress and reduce the work when customizing a cover letter for a position that you’re…
When searching for a job, it’s always a challenge to show your strengths and knowledge to an employer. Many times professionals will highlight their work experience when they lack educational experience. The same can be done if you are either new to the professional world or possibly switching industries. If you’re looking for a job,…
A recruiter’s success is based on finding the right talent to help client companies hire the best person. Knowing how to help recruiters recruit you will go a long way in demonstrating that you are the best candidate! This article presents key tips from executive recruiters Al Chase, David Teten and Michael Robinson on what…
When you’re job hunting you know that giving a good first impression is very important. One way to do this is by custom fitting your cover letters for each job you’re applying for. It’s a great use of your time and a great way to show your prospective employer that you were paying attention to…
Most people believe that a good resume is their key to interviews and job candidacy and often put less emphasis on their cover letter. This is a big mistake! Your cover letter is as important as your resume, and sometimes even more important. Your resume is a very long, very detailed breakdown of your work…
How *Not* To Start Your Cover Letter On a weekly basis any hiring manager probably receives between 50 to well probably hundreds of resumes and cover letters. The key is to catch their attention from the start and the best place to do that is in your cover letter. So I am going to tell…
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