The dreaded cover letter might seem like an antiquated formality, but 87% percent of hiring professionals say they do read cover letters, according to a survey by ResumeGo. To increase your chances of ...

What should be included on your cover letter? * Target your cover letter for position * State why you are writing and which position you're applying for * How you heard of the position * Why you're ...

Recently, I shared how job seekers — including those recently laid off and recent graduates — can use online resources to enhance their job search. This week, I touched base with Teri Sand, Capital ...

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Cover letters can be tedious. They're less formulaic than a resume, more freeform like an essay and for those who struggle with writing in general, can feel like a homework assignment to drag yourself ...

Your cover letter is one of the first things a recruiter sees when you're applying for a job, so it's important you get it ...

Recruiters and employers frequently show a preference for cover letters from job seekers, which means not sending one is not ...

When sorting through dozens—or hundreds—of résumés and cover letters, certain patterns start to wear thin fast. Whether it's vague bullet points, inconsistent formatting or overused buzzwords, small ...

Research suggests that 83% of hiring managers state that cover letters are important in their hiring decisions. One of the main reasons is that it helps make a distinction between candidates with ...

Some people believe that a resume gives the first impression about a job applicant to recruiters, but this is actually done by your cover letter. It can either make you stand out from the rest of the ...