I am applying for publishing jobs and a few of the jobs ask that I send a writing sample or two along with my resume and cover letter. What kind of writing samples do people typically send for this kind of thing? And what should the length be? I don’t want to ask the companies, but I do want to figure this out! Thanks for any help!

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I’m applying to work at Build-a-Bear Workshop (in Canada) and they told me to bring in the application form with a resume and cover letter.

I’m 16 and looking for my first job so I have no work experience. I also don’t have any “academic achievements” and I’m not involved in any clubs or sports at school. (I’m in grade 10 by the way)

I was told not to use the Microsoft Office template things because employers supposedly don’t bother looking at resumes like that and you have to…

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So what are…

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DAY 1: Make a single draft

If you are looking for a job, chances are, you have a lot of target companies to apply to. Before you head off and drop off your application details to any of these companies, you will have to make single draft from which all your other cover letters for these companies will be anchored.

The draft is very flexible. You may liken it to a template, but the difference is that it is a template suited just for you, your experiences, your…

Resume is useful for getting your dream job. Resumes are distinctive and vary from person to person. They summarize your key skills, achievements, and qualification.

Hence, it is necessary to write a resume that would compel the employer to call you for the job interview. There is no specific format for writing a resume. There are large number of sample resume templates and sample resumes available online. Free resume templates are also available online. It is very difficult to make a decision of choosing the right one.…

You have probably heard that you should be careful when taking free advice or using free samples. The understanding is that more often than not when you get something free you are getting exactly what you paid for. There are, however, exceptions to every rule. This means that there are times when a free sample resume cover letter is very well worth sending with only a few minor adjustments to make it suit your specific needs.

The very first thing you are going to want to do is make…