Reference letters come in many different shapes and forms, so don’t think that one size fits all. I’ve written in the past about how to request reference letters in different situations, be it from ...

In today’s competitive job market, standing out is crucial—and how you submit your application can make all the difference. Submitting a well-crafted cover letter is essential to make a strong ...

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 ...

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 ...

When applying for a job or internship, companies could ask you to send in several documents, such as a resume or work samples. In many cases, you may also have to include a cover letter for an ...

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 ...

The point of a cover letter is to help a recruiter or hiring manager get to know you a bit better. Think of your resume as an outline of your career, and the cover letter as the description. A cover ...

Academic statements are the documents that make up the academic dossier or application packet. This dossier usually comprises the academic cover letter, usually called a “job letter” or letter of ...

When it’s time to plan a job search, you might not be thinking “write letters” as your primary activity. As it turns out, that’s exactly what you’ll be doing. Whether you’re tapping someone on the ...

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Communication and collaboration are becoming prized skills in the tech world. Thomas Vick, regional director of IT at Robert Half, says a cover letter should focus on ROI. Vick provided a sample ...