There is so much talk about writing a perfect resume, but many job seekers don’t pay much attention to the document that actually precedes it: the cover letter. A well-written ...
If you’re looking for some awesome cover letter advice on how *NOT* to start your cover letter (and some great examples of how you should be starting it) then read on!
On a ...
We recently had an open position we were trying to fill and I was amazed—or should I say appalled—at the blanket responses we received from job seekers. Potential candidates sent ...
Job advertisements sometimes ask you to specify salary requirements when submitting your application. But many job seekers feel uncomfortable revealing their desired salary ...
In a world where many job applications seem to disappear into a “black hole”, job seekers often wonder if there is any point in sending a cover letter with their application. The ...
This week we’re exploring strategies and best practices for writing cover letters. So take out your cover letter, dust it off, and let’s go.
The purpose of your cover letter ...
I could complicate this blog article and make it ten times longer than it needs to be. But I know you’re busy trying to find a job, so I’ll keep it short and sweet. If you want ...
Most job applications are submitted through the Internet today, either through an online application system or by e-mailing cover letters and resumes as attachments. Sending ...
When applying for employment, a resume is the tool that you use to sell yourself. A cover letter is the first contact that you have with your potential employer, and can be ...
Are you ever so nervous during an interview that you forget to mention something important? Many people feel this way. Leave those days behind you and create your own professional ...
How many times have you replied to a job ad via e-mail by shooting them a copy of your resume and cover letter? I’m going to venture a guess and say at least 20 (but more likely ...
When job-hunting it is quite common that a job seeker will apply to more than one company and position. However, sometimes a person is looking to transition into one specific ...
Do I Really Need A Cover Letter?
I get this question more than any other from my clients – Do I really need a cover letter? The answer is YES you really need one! Think ...
If you are currently out of work, or are thinking about leaving your job then there’s a chance that you’ve written at least one cover letter in your lifetime. But the question is ...
When applying for a job, it’s not uncommon to send in a cover letter with the resume. In fact, many experts suggest that even if one is not requested, it be sent anyway to show ...
Whether you’ve written one or one hundred cover letters in your lifetime, they can present enough challenges to make you dread the process each time. It’s for this reason that ...
By Jennifer Anthony, Professional Resume Writer
The internet makes it possible for jobseekers to apply for several job openings in a click of the mouse. Consequently, the ...
Writing a cover letter is a commonplace aspect of conducting any job search. When you apply for a job, even if the prospective employer does not ask you for one, it’s good to send ...
You have recently made the decision to exit one career and enter a new one, which can be both exciting and a little bit scary. But while the choice to make the career switch was ...
Are you highly skilled in your profession, yet seeking a job that for which you are probably overqualified? It is never bad to come into a position already encompassing a boatload ...
