Cover Letters

Two thirds of resumes received by companies are accompanied by a cover letter; so not including a cover letter puts you at a substantial disadvantage. Those applicants who have included a cover letter have more opportunity to catch the reviewers' eye and land an interview. Cover letters are also a great opportunity to highlight what makes you an ideal candidate or explain a break in your employment history. Outlined below are some tips to guide you through the process of creating an exceptional cover letter.

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Cover Letters : When E-Mailing Do I Still Need a Cover Letter? Comments (0)

While cover letters are still expected in most professions, when e-mailing you may want to consider condensing the letter to what we call a cover note.  A cover note is a short 4 to 8 line message which seeks to introduce you and highlight one or two of your major experiences or qualifications.  Cover notes are ideal for less formal industries and entry level positions. [ More.. ]


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