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First, understand the point of a cover letter. , The whole point of including a cover letter — and the whole reason employers ask for them — is that you’re more than just your job history.

A well-structured cover letter, complete with tailored, impactful writing is the key to standing out in a crowded job market, and help you to land a job quicker than the average time of 3.8 months.

I called the guy's number right away. I didn't even read his résumé. This is the only cover letter I've ever responded to ...

With job boards that require them, and recruiters who overwhelmingly say they still read them, here are our best cover letter-writing tips to seal the deal on your next job application ...

But if you’re going on the faculty-job market for the first time — as a recent Ph.D. or an advanced doctoral student — now is also the time to start drafting, or fine-tuning, your cover letters.

Your No. 1 priority in a job search is to make you stand out among the sea of applicants. Start by personalizing your cover letter for the position.

How To Write an Effective Cover Letter: 6 Tips for Job Seekers Some recruiters don't read cover letters at all, but when they do, you have a real chance to have your resume at the top of their piles!

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