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Wondering if you really need to submit a cover letter? Here's the truth about this part of the job application process. Some experts say that the cover letter is dead. Others vehemently disagree. But ...

It’s a tough job market in today’s economy. If you want to stand out, you can’t just have a stellar resume; you also need to have a great cover letter. But many job seekers don’t know what cover ...

Have you found your dream job and can’t wait to apply? If so, we recommend checking out our sample cover letters, to make sure your application is fully covered. Some employers require a cover letter ...

Formal letters differ in some key ways from e-mail and even from professional memos. The purpose of a formal letter is often serious: It may be a formal application for a job, a formal statement of a ...

Q: I’m trying to basically forget about doing any sort of work once I get back to school 🙂 , so while I’m still writing I figured I’d crank out my cover letters. My question is, what sets apart ...

An employment verification letter is one of those HR tasks that seems simple – until it isn’t. Get it wrong, and an employee could miss out on a mortgage, a rental, or a visa approval. Get it right, ...