Posts Tagged ‘Cover Letters’
2017 Cover Letter Tips
2017 Cover Letter Tips 2017 is going to be a great year for job searching and being open to new opportunities! Which according to JobVite’s 2016 Job Seeker Nation survey, about 74% of us are open to new opportunities this year. Which is great news because 95% of recruiters think hiring will be more competitive…
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Updated 1/26/2019 The job market is evolving and changing—and as such, so should the resume and cover letter you use during your job search. Smart candidates are figuring out how to navigate the job market landscape—and do so with poise and confidence instead of confusion, frustration, and despair. Cover letters tend to be the one…
Learn MoreAm I Hindering My Job Search if I Don’t Write a Cover Letter?
Q: Can it hinder my job search if I don’t write a cover letter? A: In short, yes. It absolutely can reduce the response rate you’ll receive from your resume and application by not submitting or including a cover letter when you apply. Why is that? A cover letter opens the door to communicating information…
Learn MoreIs There Value in Using a Cover Letter?
Ever wonder if there’s really any point in using a cover letter? Job seekers ask me often if there is any value in using a cover letter, and I answer them with an emphatic YES!—IF you’re using a personable cover letter that you’ve customized for the employer. If you’re just sending out some generic letter…
Learn More4 Goals Your Cover Letter Introduction Should Accomplish
It’s no secret that every element of your cover letter is important from top to bottom. But the cover letter introduction may be just a bit more significant simply because it works as the bait to lure in your readers, encouraging them to learn more about you. To make sure that your introduction does its…
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