The data surprised even us. by Regina BorsellinoRe-posted from The Muse The cover letter is a contender for job seekers’ most hated part of the job search. Personally, when browsing job boards, I’ve always gravitated toward the postings that said “cover letter optional” or didn’t mention one at all—and I’m a writer. When you’re deep in…
Every 2nd Wednesday of the Block, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm MDT So you’ve found opportunities you’re interested in, and you’re ready to begin the application process. Your resume, cover letter, and other application documents are almost always the employer’s first impression of your skills and preparation to enter the workplace, and targeting them to each opportunity is…
Every 2nd Wednesday of the Block, 4:00pm – 5:00pm MDT So you’ve found opportunities you’re interested in, and you’re ready to begin the application process. Your resume, cover letter, and other application documents are almost always the employer’s first impression of your skills and preparation to enter the workplace, and targeting them to each opportunity is key to…
by Derek Loosvelt | October 13, 2020Re-posted from VAULT Cover letters are like first impressions. They’re often the first things employers see in your applications. So your cover letters need to be strong. They also need to be short. Recruiters have busy schedules. They don’t have time to read page-long cover letters. Ideally, your cover letters will…
by LiveCareer | April 09, 2019 Re-posted from Vault Have you ever been invited to a friend’s birthday party and been told you shouldn’t feel pressure to bring a gift? How often do you take this at face value? Do you assume your friend really doesn’t want a present? Or do you think, “I’ll just…
This article was originally posted by The Muse under the title “The Best Cover Letter Examples for Every Type of Job Seeker“. Check out the full article on themuse.com! The Elements of a Perfect Cover Letter Let’s talk about puzzles for a second. They’re made up of bits and pieces that fit together a specific…
by Kaitlin McManus | November 30, 2018 Re-posted from Vault Okay look—resumés are great. When done right, they’re clean, concise, and well organized. And if you’ve been following all the great advice out there, yours should be in pretty good shape. Cover letters are different—they’re freewheeling, making them more difficult to write. Think of the resumé as the multiple-choice…
This article originally appeared on The Muse and can be found here. You know that next job of yours? Yes, that’s right, the really amazing one with the brilliant co-workers, cool boss, and fresh, free snacks in the office vending machine? That one. You know how you’re going to land it? By quickly showing your…
by Natalie Fisher | August 15, 2018 re-posted from Vault When you get the chance to submit a cover letter for the perfect job opportunity, you want your letter to stand out. So here’s a simple trick you can use to get the person reading your cover letter to become quickly interested in you and what you…
Some would argue that it’s easier to write a novel than it is to craft an effective cover letter opening. In a cover letter, so much hinges on one paragraph: your intro needs to successfully hook the viewer and compel them to keep reading, market you as a brilliant hire right off the bat, and…
The Cover Letter Formula That Skyrocketed My Interviews From 0% to 55% Re-posted from The Muse // By Lisa Siva Note from the Career Center: Remember, this is just one way to approach a cover letter! The most important thing is that you’re expressing interest and fit in the position, and that you tailor…
June 8, 2018 — Re-posted from Jobipedia.org The cover letter is an incredibly helpful tool when applying to jobs because it provides recruiters with a more well-rounded sense of your skillset and who you are. However, if you are going to include a cover letter in your application, be sure to do it right. There is nothing…
by Capitol Standard | October 23, 2017 Re-posted from Vault Good advice– on anything these days– is hard to find. But in no area is it so woefully inadequate as cover letters for creative professionals looking to thrive in creative careers. What’s so wrong with cover letter advice for creatives? In general, it is a call to mediocrity. And…
A great cover letter should do several things. First, it should make a fantastic first impression—and fast. After all, this is often the very first interaction you’ll have with the person reading your job application. Secondly, you’ll want to make it clear why you’re applying to this job, not any other one you found on…
by Lily Zhang Re-posted from The Muse When it comes to writing a cover letter, you often hear the advice to walk through the highlight reel of your career path, showing why your background and experiences make you an ideal fit for the position in question. But, well, what if you don’t exactly have that…
Full Time Up to 25% Travel The Program Associate’s main duty will be recruiting for the Japan Study program. Japan Study is a long-standing, collaborative initiative linking the 27 colleges of the Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA) and the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) with Waseda University in Japan. The PA reports to the Director and assists him…
Nayda Benitez, South Regional Organizer for Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition, is hoping CC folks will apply for a paid CIRC Action Fund’s open position: Southern Regional Campaign Organizer. Check out the description here! CIRC Action Fund is looking to hire someone in Colorado Springs or Pueblo. It is a temporary job to engage BIPOC voters on immigration…
The Collaborative for Community Engagement is Hiring for the 2022-2023 School Year! If you are interested in an internship where you can make a positive community impact, apply for our open positions through Handshake this summer! Don’t wait until August to apply! Click on the links to our open positions on Handshake below: Student Director…
Seniors, please complete the Final Destination Survey as soon as possible. If you have not secured a final outcome post graduation, that’s okay! Still fill out the survey and you can update it at anytime. Click here to complete survey The Career Center is available Monday-Friday, 8:30a-5pm, for all of your career related needs: Job…
Rocky Mountain Community Land Trust (RMCLT) is a local 501(c)(3) non-profit Housing Counseling Agency that provides affordable housing opportunities for limited-income households in El Paso County and the City of Colorado Springs. Our mission is to provide permanent, supportive housing for low-income families in El Paso County and the City of Colorado Springs. While our…
We are very excited to share that we have recently posted several internship opportunities for Summer 2022 which can viewed here! We have opportunities in all of the following areas and plan to post a few more in the next couple of weeks as well: Venue Marketing Social Media Digital Design Human Resources Digital Analyst…
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The International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) team in the Center for Global Education & Field Study is accepting applications for the Global Scholars Program (GSP) Mentor position for Summer 2022. The Global Scholars Program will take place BEFORE International Student Orientation. The Colorado College Global Scholars Program (GSP) prepares international students to succeed academically…
KKTV is looking for a part-time promotions producer intern (Colorado Springs). This would be a paid position requiring 20 hours a week. The intern will help develop and produce creative concepts to support all station advertising, promotion, news images, topical promotion, and client-based advertising. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in design/motion design, editing, cinematography, and familiarity…
Hello Everyone! The Finance hiring timeline for summer of 2023 is live and several firms are hiring. Please use the Career Center as a resource for how to network, resume review, cover letter review, interview prep, etc. Feel free to connect with Heather Kelley at the Career Center if you have any questions! Opportunities: 2023…
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT for graduating or recently graduated physics majors Colorado College Physics Department – Paraprofessional Academic Year 2022-2023 RESPONSIBILITIES The paraprofessional is supervised by the Chair and Academic Administrator and works closely with all members of the physics department, especially our Technical Director. Primary responsibilities include assisting in instructing lab classes, setting up classrooms and laboratories, maintaining and running audiovisual equipment, supervising…
Learn more at Handshake Job#5949817 KRCC News Intern at Colorado Public Radio The KRCC News Team is seeking two individuals who are creative, self-motivated, and driven to join us as news interns. As an intern you will have the opportunity to be heard by a potential audience of 900,000 listeners in southern Colorado and create news content…
Wright Water Engineers – Miller Internship We are interested in providing a paid internship to expose a young person to the day-to-day work of water engineering along with an extracurricular research project, such as a paper, on a larger water policy issue. We would be looking with someone who is interested in western water issues,…
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No background/experience with golf required! The application deadline is January 14 and requires a cover letter, resume, school transcript and a recommendation letter. Lee Elder Internship (7-day Golf Internship in June 2022 – All Expenses Paid) The Lee Elder Internship was established by The Country Club to introduce underrepresented individuals to the game of golf…
