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Questions about writing cover letters that accompany a professional résumé or CV
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Should a cover letter take a page or should it be short?
A cover letter should show:
that you are aware of what the position is
that you are aware of who the company is
that you've considered why you would be a good fit for this position and this company
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Writing cover letters when the company is not identified
Write to the opening as best you can. Often when I encounter un-named company job reqs, I do find that there are some indicators as to the industry of the company - for example "small e-Business", or …
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How do I address a cover letter if I can't find out who is responsible for hiring?
"To whom it may concern" is always fine.
"To the Hiring Department"
"Dear Sir or Madam" - a bit archaic but legitimate.
It really doesn't matter as long as the cover letter is:
correct spelling a …
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What examples can I use for "attention to detail" in my cover letter or CV?
I think a STackOverflow reference is GREAT! But then those of use that love StackExchanges are going to think that. :)
I do, in fact, list my participation as an interesting community involvement it …
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Should you list a desired position title in your resume?
Where you're working with online sites, I'd say minimize confusion. If you keep a short description of your goal in the top of your resume, make it generic, not specific - for example "I'm seeking po …
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Should I mention that I'm negotiating with another company?
Mention it. A company is not going to say "well, this guy already has a job, let's find someone who has a hard time getting employment" - the benefits of hiring a go-getter with marketable skills out …
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Is it ok to use emoticons in cover letters?
Emoticons have by convention been an equivalent to slang on the informality spectrum. Cover letters are more formal than that. For the most part, people will use emoticons when conversing with those …
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Update a potential employer if I have received new credentials?
If the exam is a strong requirement of the job - yes, inform them. You know your field better than we do.. but a "strong requirement" would be closer to something like passing the bar (as a lawyer), …
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Talk about expected graduation date on cover letter?
I'd say, go with what's normal in your field, country and the current state of your education. For my part, most of the time when I read resumes, I know that folks expecting to graduate from a major …
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