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A Job Seeker on Vacation

Just when I thought I had seen it all, a job seeker threw a new curve.  I received a resume that had this cover letter: Dear Recruiter: I'm interested in <job title>. I'm confident I'd be a good match for <job title> position coupled with my <industry>

The Pontificating Cover Letter

Occasionally, I receive a resume or cover letter that tries to convey the capability of the job seeker by giving their opinions on management issues.  This is what I ran into today. The first line of the cover letter is: The art of motivation and the need

Covers Letters Still Important

The following article details a study on cover letters , and shows how important they are.  If you want to make a good impression on a hiring manager, a good cover letter is the first step. UN’COVER’ A NEW JOBCover Letters Still Play Valuable Role in Hiring

A Good Cover Letter

Here’s a cover letter that I got with a resume: I am currently looking for a position with a biotech or medical device company in the <Metro Area> area. I have over 5 yrs experience in the pharmaceutical industry and over 10 yrs total in sales. I