Dear Joyce: In addressing a cover letter to employers, is it acceptable to say: "Dear Sir or Madam?" If not, what should I say when I don't know the name? -- P.S.S. Dear P.S.S.: That's a dated ...

You’ve completed your resume and are ready to start applying for jobs. Do you need to spend an hour or more on multiple cover letters? Essentially a relic of a time when resumes were mailed or faxed, ...

Research suggests that 83% of hiring managers state that cover letters are important in their hiring decisions. One of the main reasons is that it helps make a distinction between candidates with ...