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Good Looking Cover Letters

Throw away your form letter. These days, getting your cover letter noticed means getting creative. Here's how a good cover letter can be the difference.

Eight Tips for Better Email Cover Letters

Some tips for creating successful email cover letters are the same as for paper cover letters. Other tips pertain only to the electronic medium, and when disregarded, could ruin your chances before your foot is in the door.

How to Avoid The Age Barrier in Your Cover Letter

Job seekers over 50 walk a fine line between communicating their extensive experience and giving away their age. So how to walk that line? By following some simple do’s and don’ts.

Top 10 Questions About Cover Letters Answered

Have a question about cover letter writing? We've got your cover letter questions covered.

How to Include Your Personal Brand Statement in Your Cover Letter

A Personal Brand statement can be used in your cover letter. Here's how to use it with the most impact.

How To Handle Sticky Situations In Your Cover Letter

Whether you were laid off from your last position, took time off to raise children or are looking to change careers, the cover letter is the perfect place to address potential red flags.

Treat Your Cover Letter Like A Love Letter

When romancing a potential employer, woo them with your words and deeds.

Avoid These 7 Killer Cover Letter Mistakes

Don't ruin a great resume with a poorly crafted cover letter. Here are seven common blunders you must avoid.

Ten Cover Letter Don'ts

Don't miss your chance to grab the hiring manager's attention. Learn from this list of 10 common missteps to avoid.

Writing A Good Cover Letter (Or How Not To Write A Cover Letter)

The purpose of a cover letter is to narrate your resume in your own voice. Your resume is a dense, concise, bullet pointed document. It is unfriendly and unfeeling. Your cover letter is there to contextualize your resume.

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