Posts Tagged ‘cover letter’
What is a cover letter? How to write a cover letter and what you should include to stand out.
by Guest Author, Olivia Munson When applying for a job or internship, companies could ask you to send in several documents, such as a resume or work samples. In many cases, you may also have to include a cover letter for an application. According to Indeed, resumes are essentially “condensed fact sheets” about an applicant, including someone’s education, previous…
Read More5 Efficiency Tips for Online Job Hunting
by Guest Author, Miles Oliver Finding a job online makes the process easy. You can specify what you’re looking for, read descriptions quickly, and apply within minutes. However, the convenience of online job hunting is often what makes it overwhelming, too. With so many job postings online, don’t allow yourself to fall into the tedious…
Read MoreGrammar Mistakes to Avoid on a Resume or Cover Letter
Grammar mistakes to avoid at all costs. No one is going to argue that spelling and punctuation mistakes can kill a resume or cover letter. However, grammar mistakes can be less obvious but are just as deadly. They may not even be noted by spellcheck, Grammarly, and other tools used to detect such things. Get…
Read MoreCover Letter Template: Not good enough for executives
A cover letter template can be a good place to start, but should not be where you stop. Just like with an executive level resume, your cover letter should be unique to you and the position you are applying to. Generic cover letters with a few key words sprinkled in for the Applicant Tracking System…
Read MoreWriting the Perfect Email Cover Letter
Sending an Email Cover Letter Most resumes are transmitted these days by email. Paper resumes are used at interviews or upon request by recruiters. But what about cover letters? When you send your resume by email, the content of the email itself serves as the cover letter and will be the first thing a prospective…
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