Resumes and LinkedIn profiles may get the lion’s share of attention, but a good cover letter can go a long way toward impressing hiring decision-makers. One survey by ResumeLab found that 83% of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You should really only ever write the words “to whom it may concern” when you’re using a quill pen. If there’s no feather involved ...

Summer stretches before us, with all its potential for meeting research and writing goals. But if you’re going on the faculty-job market for the first time — as a recent Ph.D. or an advanced doctoral ...

Making a cover letter that complements your resume can be a challenging task. But, when it’s done right, it can potentially land you a job interview with a dream employer. Here are seven cover letter ...

Crafting a compelling cover letter is a critical step in securing the job you desire in today’s competitive market and is an essential part of your overall job search strategy. Using a professional ...

During any job search, you’ll be tasked with writing a cover letter. But knowing what to write and how to express yourself in a clear, concise manner and win over a potential employer can be tough.

While specific styles of résumés can reflect different career fields and industries, the cover letter offers a much less structured document, and so often leads to much more confusion among job ...

Some electronic job applications skip the cover letter altogether. That's a negative for applicants, because it removes a chance to make yourself stand out -- to show that you're more than a list of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A resume should always be submitted to an employer with a cover letter. Most job seekers have heard this, but many neglect the ...