Cover Letters

The cover letter is one of the most important tools in conducting a job search. A good cover letter can dramatically increase the chances of obtaining an interview or whatever follow-up is...

A letter of intent for employment most commonly goes by another name: cover letter. A letter of intent is simply an introduction to the resume. It is most often referred to as a letter of intent...

Resume's aren't just required for most jobs; they are the first and most important thing that employers use to judge candidates. A good resume will make the difference between getting an...

Often times people make the mistake of thinking that a detailed and neat resume is not necessary when applying for a job. I have seen qualified candidates fail to land a job because of poor resume...

Modified block is a traditional and popular format for business letters, including product introduction, purchasing and invoicing discussions and correspondence that briefly lists or explains...

When applying for jobs, fellowships or proposing articles, writers are often required to submit writing samples. These samples are used to determine writing ability, to prove past publication...

From the author of the newly released book, "Think Like an Interviewer: Your Job Hunting Guide to Success," comes this article on how to write a cover letter.

With a cover letter, presentation counts almost as much as selling yourself with great content. Create your cover letter with a few basic format rules in mind, and you just might find yourself...