I seem to recall, at some point, being "taught" that a cover letter had a very specific format.I've just been winging it....does anyone have a good link, or an example, of what is considered the ...

How long should a cover letter be? If you’re still working with a cover letter format from years past, it’s time for a trim. Somewhere between 200 to 400 words is the modern sweet spot ...

Cover letters are out the window in 2015! No one wants to read a boring cover letter. Try a Pain Letter in your job search and talk about what a hiring manager is interested in -- his or her ...

My son, a freshman at UCLA, recently asked me how to write a cover letter. He’s planning to major in communications, and an upper classman who’s already in the major (you have to apply ...

A cover letter, without a doubt, is an important part to landing a job. So, when creating one, it is absolutely necessary that you pay attention to the details. A cover letter should be: Brief ...

1. Make Sure You Have the Right Cover Letter Format First off, make sure you’re using the correct format for the level and amount of experience you have, and what the industry you’re applying ...

Your cover letter shouldn’t just rehash your CV. The former is about your potential; the latter lists all the evidence that you can marshal as proof of what you have to offer, if hired.

John and Linda applied for the same job. They were equally qualified, and each submitted an excellent resume that emphasized accomplishments, training, positive work ethic and dedication.