Cover letters are a perfect way to complement your resume, show your enthusiasm for the job, and quickly convey to a hiring manager why you are a good fit so they will want to learn more about you. Your cover letter shouldn’t be a condensed version of your resume....
Although there is a lot of debate around whether cover letters are necessary and if hiring managers even read them, a general rule of thumb is to err on the side of caution. That means including a cover letter. Worst case, it doesn’t get read. Best case, it gets read...
Making the decision to change careers can be exciting, but it can also be a bit frightening. While you’ve likely established yourself in your current field, now you must show hiring managers why you would be a good fit in this new role you are pursuing. While your...
Cover letters are something many job seekers dread writing. They’re not sure what to say or even whether a hiring manager will actually read it. But keep this in mind: if you send a cover letter, you have a 50/50 chance of the person reading it; if you don’t send a...
The primary focus of many people when applying for a job is their resume. This is where the majority of their effort goes, and they often forget about the cover letter, or quickly scrape something together at the last minute. There are also plenty of people who forego...
Showing Diversity and Inclusion on Your Resume
