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You have your resume, what about a cover letter? Cover letters are often requested by employers to include with your resume on a job application as they offer additional insight into who you are. Cover letters are a great opportunity to express your interest in the company you are applying to. Even if a cover letter isn't requested on an application, you should still include one because employers will recognize your preparation and interest in the position right away. A cover letter is the perfect opportunity for you to convince the employer you're the right person for the job. So you definitely don't want to screw it up. In order to build the best cover letter, follow these 5 pro tips and employers will definitely take notice of you. 1. Research the Company Knowing enough about the company you are applying for is perhaps the most important part of the cover letter. Rather than filling out an application for the heck of it, actually take your time and research the co...

Volunteering is the secret weapon you can use to bulk up your resume and find a new job. The Corporation for National and Community Service found that those who do volunteer work have a 27% higher chance of finding a job than those who do not. Do the numbers still not convince you to get out and volunteer? Here are 5 more reasons why you should donate your energy and time. It will expand your network Just like any other social event, volunteering will open up connections and doors that you can knock on in the future. But instead of just socializing, you are surrounded by people who are dedicating time to a non-profit or the less fortunate. These kinds of people are way more likely to be friendly and open up connections with you, especially if your show interest in the organization. You will feel better about yourself Is it selfish if the only reason you are volunteering is to feel better about yourself? Not really! You are helping others and yourself-- it’s a win for ever...

In a recent post on Tumblr, user queendread was sick of sifting through resumes and cover letters. They quickly came up with a list of 10 things you should and shouldn’t do on your resume and cover letter and posted it to Tumblr. The list is extremely valuable for job seekers like you because it comes directly from the people you’re trying to convince to hire you! Chances are if you’re doing any of the things on this list, you may be getting passed up by employers. To see the full post, click here . For the sake of this article, we’ll focus on three key points this employer made that are super important when it comes to resumes and cover letters. 1. It’s the technical stuff that employers can see With most people applying for jobs online, be it through email or an applicant tracking system (ATS), most job seekers are building their resume/CV/cover letter on their computer. They can be created in multiple word processors and most importantly, each one has a file name. Sometimes ...

What you include on your resume is vital to get noticed on a job application. It’s the number one way for employers to gauge whether or not you would be a good fit for the company based on your skills, experience, and education history. Sometimes, it could be the reason why you don’t get considered for a job. Since so much depends on your resume, here are three easy fixes you can make so it will stand out from all of the others. 1. Cater your resume to the job you’re applying for If you have some skills and experience listed on your resume that have little to do with the position you’re applying for, that will only make it easier for employers to throw it out. Before you apply for the job, make sure you read through the entire job description and get a feel for what the company is looking for in a new hire. Then, do a little research on the company themselves. What industry are they in? What kind of people already work there? What skills and qualifications do they have? ...