The dreaded cover letter might seem like an antiquated formality, but 87% percent of hiring professionals say they do read cover letters, according to a survey by ResumeGo. To increase your chances of ...

Most recruiters just skim cover letters, so here’s how to craft a short and effective one that can be read in 60 seconds or less. Cover letters are dead, or so we’ve been told. Many recruiters and ...

A cover letter is essential when specific job postings request one, especially in industries like finance, HR, and creative fields. In a competitive job market, a personalized cover letter can ...

In the last few years, we have experienced candidate-driven markets in America, but the trend started to change in 2023. In April 2024, Reuters, for example, wrote about another 7% increase in layoff ...

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Summer stretches before us, with all its potential for meeting research and writing goals. But if you’re going on the faculty-job market for the first time — as a recent Ph.D. or an advanced doctoral ...

A cover letter introduces you to a potential employer and should accompany your résumé, unless the employer requests otherwise. If there is an option to include a cover letter, we always recommend ...

Resume vs. Cover Letter Difference. Every company has its own application process. But some things are common to all. Every company asks for candidates' resumes before the test or interview. Some job ...

Cover letters are a crucial part of the job search process, but they can be quite the hassle. That’s why we’ve collected some of the best AI cover letter generators to help you make an impact without ...

Cover letters, while not always required by large airlines for online applications, are crucial for corporate jobs, smaller companies, cold applications, and job fairs to introduce candidates and ...

Do you still need to send a cover letters when applying for job - and if so, how do they look these days? Some 50% of hiring managers don't read cover letters, according to resume writer and interview ...

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