A Killer Secret To Get Your Cover Letter Read

You have three seconds to nab your reader in any written communication. Do it with a smashing title or headline!

How to Write Cover Letters That Increase Your Chances of Winning an Interview

Submit a poorly written cover letter and the chances are your resume will end up in the trash bin without even being looked at. On the other hand, a well written cover letter can almost guarantee you get an interview.

Effective Resume and Cover Letter Writing - Part One

To begin, make a decision to discard any former knowledge learned about the “rules” of resume and cover letter writing. People commonly become stuck in “bad” writing habits from a time gone by.

The 5 Essential Telecommute Resume Components

Alright, so since we covered what to avoid in a telecommute r?sum? last week, here are the tips you need for your r?sum? to succeed!

Writing Great Cover Letters

Writing cover letters is a mysterious art. Most of us already realize that it is an important part of any resume, but most of us neglect to comprehend the importance of a well-written cover letter, personalized for the employer you are sending it to.

Career Advice: Are Resumes Obsolete As A Primary Job Search Tool?

While a resume is no longer a job seekers best friend, it’s still a necessary and important communication tool that bridges an information gap between you and your prospective employer. Prepare and use it as a secondary contact resource. Allow your personality and communication skills to be the primary instruments of your success.

Your Resume Format - What Is The First Thing You Need To Do?

The first thing you need to do before you write your resume is learn how to format it. Just as if you were cooking a new dish you would follow a recipe, so too should you follow a specific format when you type your resume.

Free Resume Examples: More Is Better

If you're writing your own resume, look at lots of free resume examples. The more you look at, the greater your chances of success. Just remmeber the marbles.

How to Write a Resume That Stands Out From The Crowd

Top 10 tips that will help you learn how to write a resume that captures attention.

Don't Junk Up Your Resume!

Worst but most commonly found nuisance in resume, which you must avoid. This article illustrates some points to be taken care of while writing a professional and winning resume.

Your Cover Letter Must Be Excellent - Use This Checklist

Using words effectively is the way to make your cover letter a masterpiece. It’s not blue smoke and mirrors. There are no magic pills to take. It’s taking the best of your qualifications and characteristics and making them exciting and enticing to the prospective employer. The best news is that it isn’t that hard.

Targeted Resumes - How to Target Your Resume to the Job You Want

Writing a general, one-size fits all resume won’t cut it in today’s competitive job market. You have to make an effort to stand apart from everyone else.

I'm Changing Careers - How Do I Format My Resume?

Are you ever stumped about which resume style or format to use when writing your resume? This article demystifies the complexities of how to approach this important decision. It will explain what each of the most popular formats are to help you decide which one is best for you.

Job Search Tip: Dump Your Resume!

The 21st Century job market has changed dramatically. Today's employers expect a lot more than a traditional resume represents. It's time to get real!

Resume Writing Services - Don't Go There

If you want to be better prepared than your competitors in the job market, you need to write your resume and cover letter yourself. Save money and prepare yourself for the interview at the same time. It's a win-win situation.