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The Only Cover Letter Guide You’ll Need in 2020 [+Examples]

Oh, the dreaded cover letter. Nobody seems to agree on what’s it good for. Or if anyone even reads cover letters anymore. Yet, there’s something everybody admit...

Cover Letters21 min read

Cover Letter Analysis: Junior Product Manager Hired by IBM

Resumes are pretty straightforward. You know which sections to include, what type of power words to use and what kind of information to emphasize. The cover ...

Cover Letters6 min read

10 Cover Letter Samples by People Who Got Hired at Volvo, T-Mobile or HubSpot

'It's better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times.' We totally agree. Which is why we're back with a bunch of cover letter samples th...

Cover Letters11 min read

5 Most Effective Ways to Start a Cover Letter [with 20+ Examples]

Plato once said that the beginning is the most important part of the work. He didn't say that in the midst of a job search, but he was right. Speaking of you...

Cover Letters17 min read

Motivation Letter vs Cover Letter: Is There Even a Difference?

There's been a lot of confusion about the role of a motivation letter vs cover letter. The terms sometimes appear to be interchangeable but there are subtle dif...

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13 Terrible Cover Letter Phrases and How You Can Fix Them

Do you hate writing cover letters? You’re not alone! Most jobseekers hate writing them. What’s more, most people can’t write them well. Unfortunately, no art...

Cover Letters7 min read

Real Cover Letter Examples That Got People Hired at Google or IKEA

10 Cover Letter Samples From Jobseekers Who Got Hired at IKEA or IBM

At first sight, it might seem there are no guidelines for writing a good cover letter — the ultimate key to the heart of the recruiter. Don't underestimate its...

Cover Letters9 min read

10 Valuable Tips on How to Write a Perfect Cover Letter

Cover letters present a challenge to potential employees and executives who are going to start their profession or are in the mid of their professional career. ...

Cover Letters7 min read

The Cover Letter is Dead — Who Killed It? (A Murder Mystery Case)

In recent years, it has become fashionable to hail the death of the cover letter. After all, compared to the allure of social media, the cover letter looks anti...

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10 Tips On How to Write a Cover Letter That Will Help You Get Hired [infographic]

For most people, writing a cover letter is the least favorite part of a job search. Why's that? Simply because not everybody is good at writing and writing abou...

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The Ultimate Guide to Writing a Perfect Cover Letter

In the job search process, your cover letter is as important as your resume as it tells the recruiter a lot about your personality and professional qualities. G...

Cover LettersResume Writing7 min read

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