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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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 should complement your résumé and illustrate your interests, the skills you possess, and your communication abilities. Your cover letter speaks volumes about how you will work ...

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 ...