Cover Letter Tips

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7 Most Common Mistakes University Students make on Job Applications

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As a person who reads a lot of university students’ resumes, I'm still shocked at some on the basic mistakes that are being made (and how frequently). On the bright side, if you follow these simple tips for applying to jobs, it’s not all that challenging to rise above the masses.

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“400” people apply to every online job posting: 3 ways you can rise above them

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With the lack of effort required to submit a job application, it's not surprising that every study about the job market seems to reveal that an average of 400 people apply to each online job posting and that getting an interview is about as hard as getting into Hogwarts.

Line-by-Line Guide to Writing an Effective Customized Cover Letter in Minutes (Updated for 2020)

Cover letters are like pants. You're not going to get hired just because you wore great pants to the interview, but you're definitely not going to get hired if you don't wear any. Here’s a practical breakdown of how to write a great cover letter, line-by-line.