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Cover letters

How to Write an Entry Level Cover Letter

Landing a job is a challenge for many professionals. But building a resume and writing a cover letter with no experience can be an...

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Heather Huhman

Jun 26, 2020

Write the Perfect Cover Letter With This Template

The first time I ever learned about the concept of a cover letter, I distinctly remember how it was explained to me: "It's like...

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Emily Moore

May 18, 2020

How to End the Perfect Cover Letter

You've written an amazing intro and compelling body copy that perfectly highlights your achievements, but you're having a hard time making it through the...

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Heather Huhman

Aug 5, 2019

5 Perfect Opening Lines for Your Cover Letter

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

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Heather Huhman

May 13, 2019

9 Attention-Grabbing Cover Letter Examples

Transport your mind to a place where cover letters don’t have to be stuffy, robotic and just plain boring — it’s about time you...

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Glassdoor Team

Apr 12, 2019

15 Words and Phrases to Never Include in a Cover Letter

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

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Amy Elisa Jackson

Nov 12, 2018

6 Prompts That’ll Help You Write a Cover Letter

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

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Heather Huhman

Aug 22, 2018

7 Common Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid

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 learn. While...

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Julia Malacoff

May 17, 2018

6 of the Most Captivating Cover Letter Openers (& Why They Work)

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

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Glassdoor Team

Apr 26, 2018

7 Expert Tips for Writing an A+ Cover Letter

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 process daunting....

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Glassdoor Team

Oct 2, 2017

Are Optional Cover Letters Really Optional?

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

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Glassdoor Team

Sep 28, 2017

This Wacky Cover Letter Scored Me My Dream Job

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 your resume....

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Emily Moore

Sep 6, 2017

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