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Cover Letter Tips

Found an ad for a job that seems perfect? The Resume Expert shows you how to use the job posting to customize your cover letter.
More than 80 percent of job openings are unadvertised. Try using a cold cover letter to get a jump on the competition.
Don’t let a period of unemployment prevent you from writing a strong cover letter. Here’s what to say to boost your chances of landing an interview.
Sending out the same cover letter for every job you want may seem efficient, but extra effort saves you time later.
Don't miss your chance to grab the hiring manager's attention. Learn from this list of 10 common missteps to avoid.
Don't ruin a great resume with a poorly crafted cover letter. Here are seven common blunders you must avoid.
If a resume is the evidence, cover letters are the speech to the jury -- or hiring manager. Craft one to make your case.
How can you make sure your cover letters to recruiters stand out? Get tips straight from those who read them.
Your cover letter needs to get an employer’s attention from the start. Check out these sample opening lines, by position.
A hastily written letter or no letter at all could be stalling your IT job search. Follow these nine tips to compose a winning cover letter.
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