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You Write Like a Girl! 5 Ways Women Sell Themselves Short When Writing
When I read resumes, cover letters, and performance evaluations, I am struck by how differently we use language when describing women.
A man and a woman can hold the same role, but where a man simply achieved, a woman “worked hard to achieve.” He led; she “took on a leadership role.”By the time I’m done reading, I’m convinced that he deserves the job, promotion, or raise he is seeking. To her, I just want to give a pat on the head and a gold star.
“I worked hard” “I am passionate about so and so” doesn’t cut it. As you review your resume or cover letter, ask yourself these five questions to help you determine whether you’re selling yourself short:
Posted in Career Advice, Corporate America, cover letter, resume, workforce, young professional
Tagged career advice, job advice, resume, young professionals
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What Stands Out in Your Cover Letter Introduction?
Many job seekers don’t consider the importance an introduction plays in catching a recruiter’s attention with their cover letter.
In reality, the cover letter introduction can be the determining factor in whether a hiring manager will continue to read the remainder of the letter. So what makes your cover letter stand out—not just among other paragraphs within the document but among other candidates’ cover letter intros?
Posted in cover letter, job search
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4 Fixes for Common Cover Letter Mistakes
Some meticulously write their resume… but then treat their cover letter as an afterthought, resulting in a mistake-riddled, dull and under-performing document.
The following four cover letter mistakes—and accompanying remedies—will help sharpen your cover letter saw…
6 Simple Steps to Writing a Really Good Cover Letter
In a job market that’s more competitive than ever, it’s more critical than ever that your cover letter stand out. With the advent of online job postings, you’re competing with a more global and wide-ranging group of people, so consider the content of your cover letter carefully. And never submit a resume without one—or you’re likely be dismissed by a recruiter for a lack of effort. Here are some pointers on how to craft the perfect cover letter: Use Details to Show Relevant Experience Make points in your cover letter that are relevant to the job you’re applying for. Is
Posted in cover letter, job search, recruiting
Tagged cover letter, job search advice, recruiter-friendly
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7 Most Common Cover Letter Mistakes When Applying via Email
How many times have you replied to a job ad via e-mail by sending a copy of your resume and cover letter? I’m going to guess at least 20 (but more likely hundreds of times) if you’ve been searching for a while. Here are some of the worst, and most common, mistakes we’ve seen. Eliminating these will greatly improve your chances of being noticed.
Posted in cover letter, job search
Tagged cover letter mistakes, cover letter tips, email, job search
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Top 10 Reasons Your Cover Letter Sucks
A solid cover letter highlights your achievements, showcases your personality, places you several steps ahead of other candidates… and is often be one of the most challenging aspects of the job search process.
Unfortunately, many poor cover letters cause many otherwise outstanding candidates to be passed over by hiring managers. While writing your cover letter might be a scary task, crafting the perfect one-page introduction of you, successfully, is essential to getting hired…
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Tagged 10 reasons, cover letter, job search, job search advice, sucks
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