Take Advantage of Summer & Get Your Cover Letter in Order!

On July 27, 2019

Summer is the perfect time to think about where you want to work and what you have to offer. Once you have that down, get in order your LinkedIn page and your resume. Next you should create your basic cover letter. Crafting one is easy since you have already thought through what skills you offer to […]

Cover Letter

How Important Are Cover Letters?

On September 25, 2016

So how important are cover letters? Not very. Here’s why: If I have your cover letter, I also have your resume. If the resume is well crafted, I should be able to glean immediately your area of expertise, your schools/level/training, typical clients, relevant experience, and accolades. I also should be able to tell from your […]

Cover Letter, Job Search

Why Aren’t Employers Responding to My Applications?

On May 18, 2014

Is your resume read by the right person? You need to have someone walk in your resume to the hiring manager, ideally by a former client or colleague who can vouch for your skills. Having someone put your resume at the top of the pile can be helpful. Applying online is a crap shoot. Is your resume […]

Cover Letter

Are Cover Letters Helpful?

On March 23, 2014

Sometimes. But having a good one is worth the effort, especially if you are asking a connection to forward your resume for a position. Prepare a short 2-3 paragraph letter explaining your relevant skills and interest as follows: The first sentence should refer to the position and, to orient the reader, explain who you are: your current job, […]

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