Tagged in Cover letters

While many job applications have the word “optional” next to the field that asks for a cover letter, it shouldn’t be overlooked….

The first time I ever learned about the concept of a cover letter, I distinctly remember how it was explained to me:…

Entertain this idea for a minute: a three-sentence cover letter. If you’re thinking “Yeah, right,” think again. A three-sentence cover letter could…

After weeks of searching and networking, you’ve done it. You’ve found the perfect job for which to apply. Of course, the first…

Writing a cover letter isn’t an easy task for many job seekers. There’s a lot of pressure because, sometimes, the cover letter…

When you apply for any job, the very first tool you will use to grab the attention of employers is your cover…

There’s definitely an art to writing the perfect cover letter, and it’s one that many job seekers don’t take the time to…

Let’s cut straight to the chase: most cover letters are bad. In fact, Dawn Rasmussen, certified resume writer and president of Pathfinder…

When you’re applying for jobs, cover letters can feel like the bane of your existence. I’m a writer, and even I find the…

We’ve all seen it on job applications: cover letter optional. But while some of us shout for joy when we see that…

If there’s one way to make a recruiter yawn, it’s submitting a dry, dull cover letter that’s essentially a reworked version of…

Some people meticulously write their resume but then treat their cover letter as an afterthought, resulting in a mistake-riddled, dull and underperforming…