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Cover Letters

Cover Letters: Are They Needed Anymore?

July 15, 2011 /

Contrary to the occasional rant about them, cover letters never go out of style. In fact, they should be considered one of the most important elements of the job seeking process. Unlike the resume, a rather cut and dried dissertation on your experience and training, the cover letter is your chance to convey more than…

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It’s Time to Use Your Cover Letter Introduction as a Marketing Tool

July 14, 2011 /

Writing your cover letter may seem like a mundane task—something you must do to ensure you submit all documents required when applying for a job.  But in reality, your cover letter is so much more than that!  This document gives you the opportunity to add life to the technical nature of the resume while showcasing…

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7 Examples of Fresh New Ways to Start Your Cover Letter

May 30, 2011 /

It’s time to dump the old line: “Please accept this application in response to … ”  If you’re still starting your cover letters with this overused one-liner, then I implore you to stop what you’re doing, delete the line, and spend a few minutes reading this article to discover seven new examples of how you…

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The Right Tools for the Job

May 2, 2011 /

Imagine for a minute, that you’re a contractor.  And let’s say you’ve heard about a job that is going to pay handsomely.  Only problem is, your cash flow is a bit “sluggish” right now, and you’ll need to obtain a few specialized tools before you can submit your bid; without those tools, you won’t even…

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3 Simple Ways to Make Your Resume and Cover Letter Work Together

April 21, 2011 /

When writing a resume, your job is not just to write an amazing document but also create an amazing component known as the cover letter.  Sometimes job seekers forget that these two documents work together, especially if they’ve written a resume, and are then told at the last minute they need a cover letter. Because…

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5 Ways To Improve Your Cover letter introduction

5 Ways to Improve Your Cover Letter Introduction

March 28, 2011 /

Writing a cover letter can be one of the more difficult parts of the job search and job application process. Each cover letter you write needs to be different and tailored to the job and company you’re applying to, and you need a great cover letter in order to get a prospective employer interested in…

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