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3 Cover Letter Secrets Revealed

August 18, 2008

Writing a cover letter can be like cleaning your garage — you don’t know where to start … and you just want it done.
Wouldn’t it be great if you could use a few “underground” techniques to write cover letters that get more job interviews? Faster and easier than you ever thought possible?
Well, pay attention. I’m [...]

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175 Power Verbs And Phrases For Resumes, Cover Letters, And Interviews

August 18, 2008

While you’re revamping your resume or cover letter or constructing your proof-by-example stories for interviews, you’ll find you need to watch your word choice. Why? Communication is powerful if the words we use to communicate are powerful. That’s not all it takes, but the right words make for a good beginning. So as you [...]

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Beat the Crowd with Winning Resume Cover Letters

August 18, 2008

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 [...]

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Pair Your Powerful Resume with a Great Cover Letter

August 18, 2008

Every great resume deserves a great cover letter.
A cover letter is crucial because it’s the first thing the hiring manager sees. And you only have seconds to grab his or her attention. So, you have to make sure the cover letter stands out from the dozens–or maybe even hundreds–of others that cross the hiring manager’s [...]

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The Not-So-Effective Cover Letter

August 18, 2008

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 asking questions. Specifically, “What’s your problem with cover letters?” Here’s what I found out.
Jobseekers claim all the pertinent information is [...]

Written by Michelle · Filed Under Resumes Cover Letters