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 answer is absolutely yes!  An effective cover letter communicates to an employer why you’re Read more…

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 is not to bore the hiring manager with your entire life story, explain and justify every Read more…

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 to make sure the hiring manager reads your cover Read more…

Over the last few years, I’ve heard a lot of very intelligent job seekers casually remark that they had sent out hundreds of resumes while looking for a job.  These people firmly believed that job searching was entirely a numbers game, so the more resumes they Read more…

With more people than ever vying for the same executive job opportunities, it’s important that you take every unique step possible to make sure that recruiters can find your resume among the many others out there. But how exactly can you get this done? Here are Read more…

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 electronic cover letters is very convenient, but it precludes the applicant’s ability to sign the letter.  Unless you want to print Read more…