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FAQ's About Covering Letters

 By William S. Franks - As a partner in America Online's Career Center, I receive several e-mails each day asking simple questions about cover letters. Here are answers to 12 frequently asked questions: (Added: 25-Nov-2003 Hits: 1218 )

The Accomplishment Oriented Letter

 By NA - The word resume means "summary," and resumes began as biographical sketches. They listed hobbies and interests, and things like your height and weight. Today, resumes are more sales- and marketing-oriented. They have become sales tools. Some are so accomplishment-oriented ("at my last job, I worked a miracle") that they bear almost no resemblance to the modest resumes of the past. If you have an accomplishment-oriented resume, it's easy to cut and paste a marketing letter. (Added: 25-Nov-2003 Hits: 1523 )

Ten Cover Letter Don'ts

 By Kim Isaacs - Don't miss your chance to grab the hiring manager's attention. Let this list of 10 common missteps guide you. (Added: 20-Nov-2006 Hits: 1131 )

Ten Cover Letter Don'ts

 By Kim Isaacs - Don't miss your chance to grab the hiring manager's attention. Let this list of 10 common missteps guide you. (Added: 25-Nov-2003 Hits: 2830 )

Job-Search Basics: Cover Letter Checklist

 By Katharine Hansen and Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D. - Think your cover letter is ready to be seen by employers? To be sure, use this checklist to guarantee that you've written the most dynamic (and powerful) cover letter possible. (Added: 27-Feb-2006 Hits: 1233 )

Business Letter Writing a Cover Letter when Applying for a Job

 By NA - Business Letter Writing: Writing a Cover Letter when Applying for a Job Here is an example of a sample cover letter requesting a position. Before taking a look at the letter, here are some useful key phrases to use in your own cover letters. (Added: 25-Nov-2003 Hits: 3860 )

 

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