job applications
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Run Your Cover Letter Through This Basic Checklist
The dreaded cover letter might seem like an antiquated formality, but 87% per cent of hiring professionals say they do read cover letters, according to a survey by ResumeGo. To increase your chances of getting hired, your cover letter should include the following items.
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Make Your Resume Stand Out By Loading Up on These 52 Words
Putting together your resume and cover letter is a challenge facing a lot of us right now. Millions of people are currently job hunting while dealing with a recession and high unemployment rate due to a global pandemic, never mind the usual concerns:Â How do you sell yourself, but not sound too braggy? Should you include…
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Three Job Application Mistakes You Might Make After Already Submitting
In some ways, clicking the “submit” button and applying for a job is cathartic. You’ve put in a lot of hard work to spruce up your resume and cover letter, and frankly, you’re kind of over the whole thing. The problem is that for many people, only a few minutes go by before they start…