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Cover Letters
A great cover letter can make the difference in getting a potential employer or recruiter to pay attention to your job application and resume. At the executive level, when you are competing with others who likely also have impressive work histories and plentiful accomplishments, a cover letter needs to intrigue a potential employer so that…
Read MoreRecently my husband launched his job search, which included making a major career transition from entrepreneurship into the nonprofit field. He had his heart set on a specific health-focused organization because their values aligned with his. So, instead of using a traditional page-long cover letter, I opted to create an e-note-style cover letter so that…
Read MoreSitting down to write a cover letter is many job seekers’ least favorite activity. Knowing what to include and what the hiring manager will want to see isn’t always clear, especially with how much the job search landscape has changed just in the past year. So, what should a cover letter include? In this article,…
Read MoreYou’ve worked hard at writing the perfect cover letter. You found the hiring manager’s name, addressed the cover letter to them, introduced yourself, spoke about values alignment and accomplishments that address major pain points. Now, how do you end a cover letter? Is there a way to end it so that you can increase the…
Read MoreFor the past 14 years, I’ve seen thousands of job seekers struggle and ask questions about writing an effective cover letter. One of the common questions I hear is “How long is a cover letter?” There’s an abundance of outdated advice and obsolete cover letter samples on the internet, which makes it even more difficult…
Read MoreDo you ever wish there were a way to guarantee you an interview for that perfect-fit position? Today I’m sharing three cover letter strategies with you that can do just that. One of these strategies alone doubles your chances for an interview, but put all three together and you’ve multiplied the chances you’ll get interviewed…
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