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How to Write a Cover Letter Like Hemingway

by Derek Loosvelt | April 30, 2021

Ernest Hemingway used these five writing guidelines throughout his career. Find out how they can help you write better cover letters.

5 Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid so Your Job Application Stands Out

by Mary Kate Sheridan | December 23, 2019

Making a mistake in your cover letter can land you in the reject pile. Here are five cover letter mistakes to avoid so that your job application makes it to the next round and—hopefully—gets you an interview.

4-Step Formula to Writing Better Cover Letters

by Susan Wallace | August 21, 2019

Hiring experts believe a successful cover letter increases your chances of getting hired by 90 percent. With that in mind, here are four simple steps you can take to create a great cover letter.

Selling Yourself in Your Cover Letter

by Vault Careers | July 09, 2019

Advertisers know the key to grabbing your attention in a matter of seconds—use their techniques to sell a future employer on you and your qualifications in your next cover letter.

4 Surprising Mistakes Ruining Your Chances of Getting Hired

by Peter Yang | May 16, 2019

All of your job search preparation will be in vain if you set yourself up to fail. Here are five mistakes job seekers often make that end up derailing their applications.

Your Comprehensive (ATS-Worthy) Cover Letter & Resume Guide [Slideshow]

by BambooHR | April 26, 2019

Your resume is your chance to make a good first impression, but without a solid design, human eyes may never see it! Our guide helps you beat applicant tracking systems."

The Number-One Rule for Cover Letters

by Kaitlin McManus | November 30, 2018

Cover letters are subjective, personal, and hard to write. But there's one other thing they should be, too.

8 Tips for Writing a Commanding Cover Letter Opening

by LiveCareer | September 04, 2018

Here are eight tips for writing a cover letter intro that will captivate your reader and get you noticed.

This Cover Letter Trick Will Make Recruiters Read to the End

by Natalie Fisher | August 15, 2018

Here’s a simple trick you can use to get the person reading your cover letter to become quickly interested in you and what you have to say.

How to Contact an Employer for the First Time

by Jeriann Watkins Ireland | April 16, 2018

Contacting an employer for the first time is a crucial piece of business etiquette, and it's important to get it right.