When it comes to applying for jobs, cover letters have long been a staple of the process. But let’s face it: traditional cover letters are a thing of the past. If you’re still using a “To Whom It May Concern” template to summarize your resume, stop. The traditional cover letter is dead, and it’s time … Read more
It’s not uncommon to feel lost when embarking on your job search journey. After all, school teaches us everything except how to get a job. What should you put on your resume? What questions should you ask in an interview? How can you stand out in the hiring process when there’s so much competition? Are … Read more
It’s not uncommon to feel lost when embarking on your job search journey. After all, school teaches us everything except how to get a job. What should you put on your resume? What questions should you ask in an interview? How can you stand out in the hiring process when there’s so much competition? Are … Read more
In my experience as an executive resume writer, cover letters only get read about a third of the time they are sent. That being said, when one is required, or you are hoping for that added edge to get a hiring manager’s attention, there is no doubt a great cover letter can make all the … Read more
After interviewing tens of recruiters and hiring managers, we discovered that about 50% of them read cover letters. While it’s true that half don’t, you can’t predict which type of recruiter will review your application. This means it’s crucial to write a cover letter to ensure you stand out to those who do read it. … Read more
I love working with recent grads in their job search. After 12 years in school, they are experts at learning—which makes teaching them easier. They’re like sponges. They learn and do. They have no bad job search habits, so teaching them is fun because I get to see their reaction when they get positive results … Read more