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…
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…
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…
Learn what you can do to get ahead over Winter Break and start the spring semester with a bang! When? Friday, December 14 from 11am to 2pm Where? Worner The Career Center will be hosting a career resource fair on third Friday. Come learn about… Fellowships and internships just for CC students, like PIFP and…
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…
A lot of young professionals talk about the importance of their side hustle. This summer, take some time to work on a summer hustle: building the professional skills that will help you find that job (or career!) you’d love. Summer Session and the Career Center are collaborating on three great events this summer to help…
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…
