Tag: how to write a cover letter
Talent Tip #158: Lessons From the Roller Coaster: A Job Seeker’s Advice for Job Seekers
November 20, 2023
Bailey Drouant
Is it just me or does job hunting feel like a roller coaster ride?
It takes you from the build-up of painstakingly updating your resume and meticulously tailoring cover letters, to the anxiety-inducing anticipation of interviews, to the lows of getting the dreaded “we went in another direction” email, to the highs of getting a coveted job offer. Whew. There’s a reason people throw up on roller coasters, ya know.
Not too long ago, I…
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Talent Tip #57: The Cover Letter: Common Pitfalls and Secret Ingredients
June 15, 2014
Like Mickey Rourke and Twinkies, some things just deserve a comeback. That’s why our Talent Tip is going to tackle the topic of cover letters once again!
As you might imagine, I have the great fortune of reading many cover letters each day. Some are fabulous; some make me question humanity.
The good news is that it doesn’t take Billy Shakespeare to craft a good cover letter. By avoiding a few common pitfalls and including some key ingredients, anyone can…
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