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 ...

Having the right skills and education to obtain a legal job is imperative. However, without the right resume and cover letter, obtaining a job in law can prove difficult. Knowing how to write ...

What Is a Cover Letter? A cover letter is your chance to communicate what makes you, you. It is additive, though not consistently required, as part of your application package to an internship or a ...

At its core, a cover letter addresses your ability to perform the duties outlined in a job description. It explains how the qualifications that you possess make you the perfect hire by describing what ...

"Do I really need to write a cover letter? Really??" As Military.com's transition master coach, I field this question all the time. For transitioning military, veterans and military spouses, writing ...

Resumes and LinkedIn profiles may get the lion’s share of attention, but a good cover letter can go a long way toward impressing hiring decision-makers. One survey by ResumeLab found that 83% of ...

Navigating the job market can be a challenging endeavor, especially for ambitious and skilled professionals aiming for six-figure career paths. One essential tool in your job application arsenal is ...

I can write a solid resume, interview well, and make sure that my online presence is on point. The one thing that’s always been a struggle? The dreaded cover letter. Cover letters can be absolute ...

I’ve read a lot of cover letters throughout my career. When I was a fellowship program manager, I reviewed them in consideration for more than 60 open positions each year. So I saw it all—the good, ...

What is a Cover Letter? A cover letter is a way to introduce yourself and highlight your skills and fit specific to the opportunity to which you are applying. It often serves as a good writing sample, ...

Cover letters are similar in purpose to resumes: they are designed to inspire interviews and job offers (by way of resume review and interviewing): As a senior marketing major from Miami University, ...

Between updating your resume and searching for open positions, the job hunt can be both a daunting and time-consuming endeavor. You may be tempted to skip the cover letter-- or even worse, send a ...