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Your cover letter needs to get an employer's attention from the start. Check out these sample opening lines, by position.
Fire up your postcollege job search with a customized cover letter that shows your passion, potential and motivation. Here's how.
In an age of emailed or uploaded resumes, is a cover letter still important? We asked several recruiting experts for their opinions.
A few sentences in your cover letter can help explain a long gap in your work history. Check out these examples for help finding the right words.
Can you sell yourself for a sales job? Learn how to craft a cover letter that will portray you as an aggressive salesperson who can close the deal.
A bad cover letter may cause a potential employer to overlook your resume. Avoid these common four flubs that can contribute to missed opportunities.
If a resume is the evidence, cover letters are the speech to the jury -- or hiring manager. Craft one to make your case.
If you're emailing a resume, your cover letter will deliver the first impression. These eight tips will help you craft a better email cover letter.
Throw away your form letter. Getting your cover letter noticed now means getting creative. Check out these tips from experts and writing coaches.
A hastily written letter or no letter at all could be stalling your IT job search. Follow these nine tips to compose a winning cover letter.
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