Resumes, cover letters and writing samples are the first, and sometimes only, opportunity to make a positive impression on an employer. They must be perfect. Your entire work history and educational ...

“Thanks for helping me customize my resume,” my friend said cheerily. “Now I just have to find the cover letter I used for my last job application and spruce it up a little.” “Nooooooo!” I said.

I seem to recall, at some point, being "taught" that a cover letter had a very specific format.<BR><BR>I've just been winging it....does anyone have a good link, or an example, of what is considered ...

The cover letter bridges the gap between your skills and experiences with the position you’re applying for. Capture the reader’s attention with your interest in the company, a voice that fits your ...

Tedious, yet mandatory: writing a cover letter to pitch your qualifications and your personality in only a few paragraphs is usually the most difficult part of applying for a job. The worst part: as a ...

Jackie Rahilly, director of Brisbane-based recruitment firm Appoint, said her number one tip for prospective candidates was to remain upbeat. “Be positive. Check your letter for any negative wording ...

While your résumé won’t get you the job you really want, if you’re following a standard hiring process, a good cover letter and résumé are necessary to get you to the next stage, the interview (which ...

You only have 10 seconds to grab an employer’s attention and you don’t want to waste it by being negative and unoriginal, according to experts. Jackie Rahilly, director of Brisbane-based recruitment ...