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Go to page: [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] Nuts and Bolts of Effective Cover Letters (25 Aug 2006)
As a job seeker, you shouldn't overlook the importance of a cover letter. If written strategically, a cover letter increases your chances for consideration, and provides an opportunity to highlight y...
7 Secrets of a Highly-Effective Resume Cover Letter (25 Aug 2006)
Just like the late, great Rodney Dangerfield, the "humble" cover letter gets no respect.
Sample Cover Letters ... The Hidden Pitfalls (25 Aug 2006)
You can benefit from sample cover letters as they can help you learn about the constructs of a high quality cover letter.
However, there are some dangers in doing this ...
7 Tips for Writing Winning Resume Cover Letters (25 Aug 2006)
Writing a good resume cover letter is something you should seriously consider when preparing to send off your resume to potential employers. Here are seven important cover letter writing tips: Addr...
The Not-So-Effective Cover Letter (25 Aug 2006)
Here's a newsflash: Cover letters work, plain and simple. This is why I'm intrigued by the fact that a) jobseekers rarely submit them and b) hiring managers seldom read them. As a result, I started a...
3 Cover Letter Secrets Revealed (25 Aug 2006)
Writing a cover letter can be like cleaning your garage -- you don't know where to start ... and you just want it done.
Beat the Crowd with Winning Resume Cover Letters (25 Aug 2006)
Far too many people underestimate the importance of resume cover letters. In a sense, a well written cover letter works like an agent on your behalf. It tosses a sales pitch for you to the employer, explaining why you should be at the top of the list for interview calls. Taking the time to write a cover letter tells the employer you are willing to go above and beyond; not just simply slap a resume in an envelope and mail it.
Pair Your Powerful Resume with a Great Cover Letter (25 Aug 2006)
It's important to have a powerful resume that sells your value. However, almost as important is the cover letter you send with your resume. Find out how to craft a dynamite cover letter.
175 Power Verbs and Phrases for Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews (25 Aug 2006)
One of the cardinal rules of effective writing is to make your word choice powerful by selecting strong verbs, nouns, adjectives, and adverbs. Do your resumes, cover letters, and interview responses need a grammatical boost? Then try one or more of these 175 power verbs and phrases to improve your written and verbal word choice today.
Sample Resume Objectives: What They All Tend To Miss (25 Aug 2006)
A sample resume objective isn't necessarily a good one. But they all tend to miss one critical fact. Your objective isn't really about you at all.
Sample Resume Objectives: Read, Dont Copy (25 Aug 2006)
If you copy a sample resume objective you found online, prepare for a nasty surprise. Your goal is stand out, but copying makes you fit in! Instead, read all the samples you can find, then write your own.
Sample Resume Objectives: Good, But Summaries Are Smokin! (25 Aug 2006)
You've probably been told that every resume needs an objective statement. Wrong. They're good, but there's something much, much better.
Free Resume Examples: Use Them, But Dont (25 Aug 2006)
Your goal is to stand out. So you look at some free resume examples and copy one. Do you see the problem? Keep reading to find out how not to shoot yourself in the foot.
How to Write a Resume That Stands Out From The Crowd (25 Aug 2006)
Top 10 tips that will help you learn how to write a resume that captures attention.
Free Resume Examples: Untold Wealth In 10 Minutes! (25 Aug 2006)
If you look for job search help online long enough, you'll see similar claims. They're usually hype. There's no way a free resume example can be the best available to you. That you have to pay for...and if you're smart, you will.
Free Resume Examples: More Is Better (25 Aug 2006)
If you're writing your own resume, look at lots of free resume examples. The more you look at, the greater your chances of success. Just remmeber the marbles.
Acting Tip: Acting Resumes, Cover Letters, and Headshots, Oh My! (25 Aug 2006)
Amy's suggestions for creating a great cover letter and resume for actors. Break a leg!
We Rejected Your Resume Today (25 Aug 2006)
Mr. Employer wants to talk to you about your résumé...
Writing A Resume That Gets You Noticed (25 Aug 2006)
As the old saying goes, "you never get a second chance to make a first impression." In today's business world, of course, that first impression usually does not come from a face-to-face conversation, but from whatever you can tell your future boss about yourself on paper: your resume.
Career Advice: Are Resumes Obsolete As A Primary Job Search Tool? (25 Aug 2006)
While a resume is no longer a job seekers best friend, it's still a necessary and important communication tool that bridges an information gap between you and your prospective employer. Prepare and use it as a secondary contact resource. Allow your personality and communication skills to be the primary instruments of your success.
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