If you think sending a cover letter is an outdated concept, think again. Technology may have transformed the way we send resumes and conduct interviews, but new research suggests that cover letters ...

The internet has been swirling with talk of ChatGPT, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that can write just about anything. But have you thought about how you might be able to apply AI to your job ...

Keep in mind your cover letter should change for every application. This is not the space to reiterate everything from your resume. Look at the skills desired and show that you have them. Incorporate ...

While a strong, concise, and error-free résumé can help move your application from a bottomless pit to the top of the stack, it’s a great cover letter that will get you plucked from that stack and in ...

If you’ve been job hunting lately, you’ve probably felt that familiar mix of hope and quiet dread every time you ...

You know that next job of yours? Yes, that’s right, the really amazing one with the brilliant co-workers, cool boss, and fresh, free snacks in the office vending machine? That one. You know how you’re ...

Not all job applications require cover letters. You can imagine which kinds of industries care about them (anything that involves written communications like law, publishing, marketing) and those that ...

As a job seeker you need to be ready with both a resume and a cover letter. You need both a resume and cover letter in your job search. Most job applications require a resume right away, and the best ...

Here’s a poll we don’t need to take: How many job seekers enjoy writing cover letters? Surprise! No one’s hand went up. That may be why some surveys report fewer than half of job seekers use cover ...

The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself to a prospective employer and explain why you are sending your resume. Therefore, a cover letter should accompany every resume and application.

Do recruiters read cover letters? Hard truth on this one: absolutely not. Not only do we not usually read them, most of the time we don’t even open that attachment or give cover letters a cursory ...

What is a Cover Letter? A cover letter is a way to introduce yourself and highlight your skills and fit specific to the opportunity to which you are applying. It often serves as a good writing sample, ...