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Does Anyone Read Cover Letters? It might seem ridiculous to ask Does anyone read cover letters? Because itâs like asking if anyone drinks coffee. The answers to both are simple: Yes, people drink coffee if itâs good. Yes, people will read a cover letter if itâs good. The key words to those answers were âIf […]
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Every résumé needs a cover letter. Cover letters are your chance to shine (or look like an ass). The following is an excerpt from my book No Mistakes Resumes. I know that most people donât use cover letters. That should make you happy. Why? Because that gives you an edge. Using a cover letter is like […]
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I know I already wrote about mistakes to avoid on cover letters, but that didn’t encompass all the common mistakes. It’s time to look at a few more of the common errors. More Cover-Letter Mistakes A cover letter opens up wonderful opportunities, but it is also where mistakes appear most often. In a cover letter, […]
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How to Read a Résumé Waiting to hear back from a company regarding your candidacy for a job can be frustrating. Sometimes the days stretch into weeks, and before long you’re convinced that they’re not interested, and you’re getting pissed off that they didn’t call or write to let you know. What could they be […]
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How can a cover letter do that? Suppose you want to apply for a position working for a medical device company that designs and manufactures devices for diabetics to monitor their blood sugar. The job description calls for experience that you don’t have, but you do have the skills. Don’t fret. Great cover letters can […]
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Cover Letter Basics Iâve seen a lot written lately questioning the value of cover letters. Some articles go so far as to say including a cover letter is detrimental. I say bull⦠nonsense. Iâll address that issue in another post; for today, weâre going to deal with the finer details of writing a cover letter. […]
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