Cover Letters

Are you a lazy job hunter? While you may initially answer "no" to that question, ask yourself if you're really putting in the extra effort when it comes to your job search. In this...

A job candidate typically sends a cover letter with his resume to show interest in a position with a company or organization, as well as to introduce himself to a potential employer. A way to...

If you read my article for sending out your resume, you may have got the phone call for the job interview. Now I am going to give you tips on preparing for the job interview and going on the...

The day of my fifteenth birthday my dad told me to get a job, and I did. I bussed tables at a small restaurant near a ski resort. Since then I’ve been everything from a retail manager,...

In today’s economy, many people are looking for jobs. Additionally, many of varying ages and skill levels are looking for jobs. To get a job is today’s economy, a person has to make himself more...

After you've passed all steps in your job search: You've created a cover letter that sells, you've created a winning resume, you've found your potential employers, and your interview was a...

Writing a resume and cover letter can seem like a daunting task when you consider that these items will most likely determine whether or not you are offered an interview. Below are some tips for...

A cover letter introduces your resume and asks for an interview. Your cover letter is a sales letter with a single objective: convince the reader to offer you an interview. The cover letter...

When you are interviewing you will be asked about your future and what your plans are. This is a tool that selecting officials use to see where you plan on “being” in a determined amount of time.

With the unemployment rate approaching 10% you have a lot of competition out there for jobs. Employers are inundated with hundreds of resumes for every job posted. There are things you can do to...

Your internship cover letter may be the most important letter of your career. When properly written, it gets the attention of the hiring manager thereby getting you the interview. During the...

In today's job market, it takes more than the requisite experience to land the job you want. With a thousand people just as qualified as you are applying for the same job, you have to know how to...

Getting a job interview requires more effort than simply submitting your resume. Standing out and using a concise yet effective cover letter is just one way to get that job interview you want.

Make sure in your application letter that you refer to the position you're applying for. Large companies and even some smaller ones have multiple positions and classified advertisements posted at...

The job market is more competitive than ever. Getting an interview is a crucial step to landing the job you desire. When dozens or hundreds of applicants are all vying for the same position, it is...

You have gone on a job interview and the job seems to be very interesting, what should you do? Sending a brief note to the person who interviewed you is definitely a good idea. Remember many...

A job application letter is a must-have if you are actively looking for work. The length of your job search can be shortened by writing a job application letter that highlights your work...

Written to grab attention, spark curiosity, stimulate interest, stress enthusiasm, demonstrate capabilities and, ideally, secure an interview, a cover letter serves as your first impression to a...

Most job-hunters spend far too little time on their cover letter. It is NOT enough to simply write a paragraph saying, "Here's my attached resume." And a cover letter is NOT the place to...

Writing a cover letter for every resume you submit, is a MUST. Use the example cover letter as a templete. Learn what to say and what not to say in a cover letter.