Yes, You Really Need A Cover Letter!

Topics:
Career Planning,
Job Search,
Resumes
Tags:
Career,
CareerBuilder,
Human Resources,
Letter,
Professional Development,
Recruitment & Selection,
Workforce Management
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Careerbuilder India

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Overview: It's the age-old question from job seekers: Must every resume be accompanied by a cover letter? The answer, according to professional career counselors, is a resounding yes. And not just any cover letter. It must be tailored to the specific job to which you are applying. Experts say that it takes just seven seconds to make a first impression. If a hiring manager sees you don't have a cover letter upon first perusing your application, it's possible you could lose all chances of being contacted for that job. This paper explains some tips for a foolproof cover letter.

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Format: HTML | Date: Sep 2007 | Pages: 3

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