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It’s 2021. Do Hiring Managers Really Read Cover Letters?

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…

4 Tips for Writing Tighter Cover Letters

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…

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Anatomy of a Great Cover Letter

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…