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Can a cover letter really win you an interview? Isn’t that supposed to be the job of the resume? A resume isn’t the sole determining factor in whether you get the interview. A cover letter absolutely can play a deciding role in securing an interview, and I’m going to share with you three secrets that…
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…
Let me cover the first question I often hear about cover letters before we go into tips for writing one: do you need to write a cover letter to apply for a job? Yes. Yes. Yes. Even if the job description doesn’t specifically ask for one, you need to write a cover letter to accompany…
All this advice on the Web about what your cover letter should say, how to write one, what to include … but do you ever wonder what should never go in your cover letter? Below, I’ll shed some light on five things better left unsaid: Please accept this resume in response to … This worn out…
25+ Cover Letter Examples for 2014 If you’re looking for samples of professionally written cover letters to inspire you in your 2014 job search, then look no further. We have more than 25 expertly written cover letter samples including: Administrative Assistant Cover Letter Samples, Administrator & Events Management Cover Letter Samples, Business Development & Software…
Top Cover Letter Trends for 2014 As 2014 approaches I’ve been putting together a series of articles on the top tips and trends for resumes, cover letters, job searches, and LinkedIn profiles. In this piece I’m shedding light on what I see as the top cover letter trends going into 2014. Evolution of the E-Note…