Over the course of my career, I’ve read probably tens of thousands of cover letters. (And yes, that’s as boring as it sounds.

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 often-dreaded cover letter is your secret weapon for standing out. Despite its importance, only 38% of candidates submit one for a job posting when required. The truth? A generic, formulaic ...

Cover letters are similar in purpose to resumes: they are designed to inspire interviews and job offers (by way of resume review and interviewing): As a senior marketing major from Miami University, ...

Writing a persuasive cover letter doesn't have to be a daunting task. With the right approach, you can craft a compelling letter in less than 30 minutes. Start by addressing the letter to a ...

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Nothing turns off a recruiter or hiring manager more than a generic cover letter. It’s essential to constantly tailor your cover letter to the specific position and organization so that you don ...

Access these through Buff Portal Advising or through Career Services. There are some jobs and internships that specifically require a cover letter and others specify that including a cover letter is ...

If you want to stand out from the crowd, you can add a personalised cover letter that explains your skills and shows your interest. Most jobs that ask you to apply with a CV will expect a cover ...

This is the sixth of 12 columns on AI and work, which will appear the second Sunday of each month, from September through August. Last month’s column provided ...

Cover letters are a great way to make yourself stand out as an applicant. A well-written cover letter can really boost your application, but a poorly written one might hurt it. Since there’s no single ...