A fairly common question I hear from clients is, “how do I send a cover letter via email?” Well, my advice is never to attach the letter as a Word document to the email and expect them to read it. Hiring managers simply do not have time to open a scan multiple documents in search [...]
Under no circumstances should you use “To Whom It May Concern” in a cover letter. Ever. It reeks of “form letter” to anyone who reads it. But that being said, not doing so can leave you in an interesting predicament. How do you personalize a cover letter if no contact information is provided? This is [...]
Lindsay Olsen posted a great cover letter gimmick on her site the other day. It showed an edited excerpt of a table that a job hunter put in their cover letter. Here’s a sneak peak: As you can see, it’s a real eye catcher. It gives the reader a clear and concise look at why [...]
I was surfing around Vimeo recently and came across an exceptionally cool video cover letter. Shea Richardson, an animator, was looking for work after graduation and put together this slick looking cover letter/demo reel to show off his skills. In my opinion, this really shows how you can use different media to stand out from [...]
Finding a job in today’s challenging job market and struggling economy can be quite a chore. Now imagine the issues that a disability can potentially bring to one’s job search. In the event you have a disability and are wondering how your job hunt will unfold, rest assured that there are federal, state and local [...]
This is a true story as told to LatPro.com. Read on to see the ups and downs you can expect in the position as a contracted employee, what it takes to land the job, what you can expect to earn and more. I’m a contract administrator for a major nuclear power plant that’s under [...]
After completing your bachelor’s degree you may be ready to head out into the job market and get started on your career, but these days that might not be the best option. With so many qualified people out of work, a standard college education may not be enough to convince employers to choose you over [...]
Aaron McDaniel (aka “Mr. Business”) is the author of the Young Professional’s Edge blog (YP Edge). He is a corporate director, entrepreneur, public speaker, community volunteer and avid world traveler. Aaron has experience in sales, customer care, marketing, operations, strategy and business development and has managed over 110 different direct reports and organizations as large [...]
If you’re thinking about going back to school, enrolling in a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is a great way to prepare yourself with the knowledge and skills you’ll need to be successful in the exciting and competitive industry of business. To truly determine whether this program is suited for you, it’s important to [...]
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