Whether you’ve written one or one hundred cover letters in your lifetime, they can present enough challenges to make you dread the process each time. It’s for this reason that many people resort to the “carbon copy” cover letter as opposed to creating an original one for each job application.

The “carbon copy” cover letter is not recommended because it lacks authenticity. Even worse, it forces you to turn your back on cover letter etiquette. If you want to make sure that your cover letter is unique and appropriate,…

You just graduated from school, and you have all the enthusiasm, credentials, and clout to back you up. You’re ready to take on the task of job seeking, and joining the thousands of other graduates in the rat race. You have your transcript of records with your perfect grades, your recommendation letters from your very encouraging former professors, and a resume detailing both school and extracurricular work. All you need to do is write a cover letter, which is easy.

Think again: your cover letter has to cover all…

People in search of employment will know the importance of writing the cover letter. It pays to have a good cover letter that will stand out from the rest and bring about the desired results in your job application. However, not everyone are gifted with the writing skills to be confident enough to produce a good cover letter.

Today, there are people who will solve this obstacle by getting free cover letters online. Some will even get the professionals to do the job for them, for a fee of…

A cover letter is a very important factor to consider when applying for a job. It highlights the most important things that an employer should know about the applicant. If in doubt, one may consider viewing a cover letter sample as a guide.

Most people forget the fact that there are actually two very important documents that they should secure whenever they apply for a job. Those two requirements are the resume and the cover letter. We all know that the resume is a very indispensable part of a…

If you’re searching the web for cover letter templates, then it’s important that you read every word of this article before you “pick” a template. Why? Because I’m going to show you some of the most common mistakes job hunters make when using a letter template. By the time you have finished reading this article, you will know these mistakes – and hopefully be able to avoid making them yourself.

Mistake Number 1 – Using a Generic Template.

While it may be quick and convenient to use the same…

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A job interview is something that is nerve-wracking, just to say the least. There is really nothing that is going through the mind except one can do with this opportunity, the possible money, and possible relationships with co-workers. Before all of that, there is the thought of the man or woman sitting across from you, asking a battery of questions. There is tension there, and in most cases, just a little bit of fear that you will not get the job.

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Questions such as, “what can you…

The main purpose of cover letters is to make the employer interested in learning more about you and to entice him/her to have a closer look at your resume and then call you in for an interview. As the first thing being looked at by the employer, cover letters act as an introduction to you and to your skill sets. Cover letters have the power to make or break your whole job application. A cover letter that clearly highlights your skill sets, abilities and talents and effectively illustrates the benefits…

OK here is the deal. You have just received the offer of your dreams for the job you have always wanted but, and this is a big but, the interviewing Company wants to see your CV immediately. Help! You have not had to compile a CV for years and now you are sitting at your desk with a blank piece of paper in front of you and an even blanker mind!

Now joking apart this sort of scenario is repeated on a regular basis across the…

Writing off a good resume is very essential if you seek for a job. You need to equip your resume with the right information that the company would need so you can get the job. A professional looking resume is a perfect tool when you go job hunting. We are experiencing global economic crisis and finding a job is too difficult as reinforced by the tough competition that other job seekers impose.

The most crucial part of resume writing is to avoid the mistakes you might commit that would…