In cold weather climates, the beginning of spring is a time to clean the house and get organized—a practice known as spring cleaning. Through the years, spring cleaning has taken on a larger meaning, with people using the time to organize and declutter things in their lives. For professionals on the job hunt, a little … Read more
True or false: Recruiters don’t read cover letters. Most job seekers assume this is true and that writing one is just a waste of time. But here’s the truth: recruiters do read cover letters—when they’re written well. So, what does that tell us? If most people never hear back after submitting one, and recruiters only … 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