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	4 Goals Your Cover Letter Introduction Should Accomplish By: Jessica Holbrook In: Job Seeker - Cover Letters It’s no secret that every element of your cover letter is important from top to bottom. But the cover letter introduction may be just a bit more ... View \| Email \| Add Comment \| Read Comments (1)

	Resume Cover Letter--Creating A Powerful P.S. Section By: Kit Samuels In: Job Seeker - Cover Letters It's like some strange, uncontrollable addiction. With any letter, whether it's sales, personal, or a resume cover letter, seems like we can't help ... View \| Email \| Add Comment \| Read Comments (1)

	What Makes Your Cover Letter Introduction Stand Out? By: Jessica Holbrook In: Job Seeker - Cover Letters Many job seekers fail to thoughtfully consider the importance of the cover letter introduction. Oftentimes, it?s viewed as just another paragraph ... View \| Email \| Add Comment \| Read Comments (2)

	A Terrible Cover Letter Introduction - Are You Using It? By: Jessica Holbrook In: Job Seeker - Cover Letters As a former recruiter and HR manager I've read some really fantastic, compelling cover letters. I've also seen my share of lackluster ones as well. ... View \| Email \| Add Comment \| Read Comments (0)

	Cover Letter Mistakes You May Not Realize You've Made By: Jessica Holbrook In: Job Seeker - Cover Letters Cover letters are tricky and from what I've seen during twelve years in the careers industry, writing a cover letter is one of the most researched ... View \| Email \| Add Comment \| Read Comments (1)

	How to Overcome Obstacles in a Cover Letter By: Candace Davies In: Job Seeker - Cover Letters There are many possible situations that may make writing a cover letter more difficult. These situations can include lay-offs, demotions, long-term ... View \| Email \| Add Comment \| Read Comments (8)

	4 Ways to Create an Interview-Winning Cover Letter By: Jessica Holbrook In: Job Seeker - Cover Letters When in the center of a job search, writing an excellent resume is just the beginning. It's just as important to create a cover letter that will ... View \| Email \| Add Comment \| Read Comments (4)

	Time to Use Your Cover Letter Introduction as a Marketing ... By: Jessica Holbrook In: Job Seeker - Cover Letters Writing your cover letter may seem like a mundane task something you must do to ensure you submit all documents required when applying for a job. ... View \| Email \| Add Comment \| Read Comments (3)

	7 Examples of Fresh New Ways to Start Your Cover Letter By: Jessica Holbrook In: Job Seeker - Cover Letters It’s time to dump the old line: “Please accept this application in response to … ” If you’re still starting your cover letters with this overused ... View \| Email \| Add Comment \| Read Comments (0)

	How to Make Your Cover Letter a Perfect Fit for Any Opening By: Jessica Holbrook In: Job Seeker - Cover Letters Let’s face it, a blanket cover letter just isn’t going to cut it these days. So how can you make the best use of your time while maximizing your ... View \| Email \| Add Comment \| Read Comments (46)

	If You’re A Great Fit for the Job, Say So – In Your Cover ... By: Jessica Holbrook In: Job Seeker - Cover Letters I write about this topic often, but it truly blows my mind to see how many job seekers indiscriminately apply for a dozen jobs a day, regardless of ... View \| Email \| Add Comment \| Read Comments (0)

	Gain an Edge by Writing a Persuasive Cover Letter By: Nimish Thakkar In: Job Seeker - Cover Letters There is so much talk about writing a perfect resume, but many job seekers don’t pay much attention to the document that actually precedes it: the ... View \| Email \| Add Comment \| Read Comments (7)

	How NOT to Start Your Cover Letter By: Jessica Holbrook In: Job Seeker - Cover Letters If you’re looking for some awesome cover letter advice on how NOT to start your cover letter (and some great examples of how you should be starting ... View \| Email \| Add Comment \| Read Comments (8)

	Why I Won’t Be Reading Your Cover Letter By: Jessica Holbrook In: Job Seeker - Cover Letters We recently had an open position we were trying to fill and I was amazed—or should I say appalled—at the blanket responses we received from job ... View \| Email \| Add Comment \| Read Comments (5)

	Addressing Salary Requirements in a Cover Letter By: Jessica Holbrook In: Job Seeker - Cover Letters Job advertisements sometimes ask you to specify salary requirements when submitting your application. But many job seekers feel uncomfortable ... View \| Email \| Add Comment \| Read Comments (3)

	Cover Letters: Does Anybody Read Those Anymore? By: Jessica Holbrook In: Job Seeker - Cover Letters In a world where many job applications seem to disappear into a “black hole”, job seekers often wonder if there is any point in sending a cover ... View \| Email \| Add Comment \| Read Comments (5)

	Cover Letter is Not Synonymous With Share Everything! By: Jessica Holbrook In: Job Seeker - Cover Letters This week we’re exploring strategies and best practices for writing cover letters. So take out your cover letter, dust it off, and let’s go. The ... View \| Email \| Add Comment \| Read Comments (3)

	How to Ensure Your Cover Letter is Read by the Hiring ... By: Jessica Holbrook In: Job Seeker - Cover Letters I could complicate this blog article and make it ten times longer than it needs to be. But I know you’re busy trying to find a job, so I’ll keep it ... View \| Email \| Add Comment \| Read Comments (9)

	Using a Digital Signature to Spruce Up Your Cover Letters By: Jessica Holbrook In: Job Seeker - Cover Letters Most job applications are submitted through the Internet today, either through an online application system or by e-mailing cover letters and resumes ... View \| Email \| Add Comment \| Read Comments (4)

	Cover Yourself: How to Write a Cover Letter Worth Reading By: Jennifer Anthony In: Job Seeker - Cover Letters When applying for employment, a resume is the tool that you use to sell yourself. A cover letter is the first contact that you have with your ... View \| Email \| Add Comment \| Read Comments (7)

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