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Debra Wheatman, President of Careers Done Write, provides expert insight to the job search process that puts your career in gear with tips for interviewing, networking, job search strategies and how to create a winning resume and cover letter.
Three tips for writing a cover letter that will get noticed
You want to write a cover letter that will be read by the person to whom you send it. This sounds simple enough, but many of my clients have no idea where to begin. So here are my top 3 tips on writing a cover letter that will get you noticed….
Cover Letter Help: The Not-so-fine Line Between Obnoxious and Amusing
In an effort to stand out from the crowd, some job searchers turn to cute quips and humor in their cover letter. It is true that creativity and sharp writing skills will impress a prospective employer. If your attempt at humor misses the mark or your creative expressions are misunderstood, don’t expect an interview invitation. …
Cover Letter Help: Defining the Next Step
Let’s put an end to the tired cover letter cliché: “I hope to hear from you soon.” It sounds so sad and desperate. Picture the candidate anxiously checking his phone and email on the chance that he will hear from the hiring company. Waiting for news creates a sense of anxiety. While waiting we feel…
Cover Letter Help: Add Accomplishments to Entice the Reader
Gordon was struggling with his cover letter. He did an adequate job of communicating the job to which he was applying as well as listing the type of work he has done. There is room for improvement. For example, most of his sentences start with “I.” It would be more interesting to use a variety…
Cover Letter Help: Why Are You Writing?
Each week, we dedicate one blog entry to résumé writing. We examine a résumé submitted by a reader and provide tips for improvement. Today, we received a résumé and cover letter from a reader. The résumé was good. However, the cover letter definitely was an interview-blocker. Below you can see the horrendous letter. The biggest…