Category: Cover Letters
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Elements of a Cover Letter
6/6/19Following the header and company contact information, your letter has three primary components: the introduction, the body, and the closing. Each has a distinct purpose. Writing Preparation Before you … Continued
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Why You Need a Cover Letter
5/30/19By: Courtesy of Vault
Do you really need to send a cover letter with your résumé? The answer is yes. Even though many resumes are now uploaded to online systems, or sent via e-mail or other electronic methods, a cover lett … Continued
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This Cover Letter Trick Will Make Recruiters Read to the End
3/4/19By: Natalie Fisher, HR Generalist
When you get the chance to submit a cover letter for the perfect job opportunity, you want your letter to stand out. So here’s a simple trick you can use to get the person reading your cover letter to … Continued
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How to Avoid Common Resume Mistakes
2/12/19By: Vault and UNC UCS
Employers may receive thousands of resumes for one position. Because of this, they are often looking for any reason to eliminate a candidate. While resume writing is a creative process that allows wri … Continued
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Your College Has a Career Center. Here Are 5 Good Reasons to Use It!
8/21/18By: James Andersen is Career and Placement Services Coordinator at Coastal Carolina Community College
Josh just graduated from a major university two months ago with a degree in computer science. Josh has a lot going for him. He’s young and driven, and he’s super-duper smart. He’s the kind of guy that … Continued
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The Art of Writing Job-Search Letters
8/23/17By: William J. Banis-Courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers
Perhaps one of the most confusing aspects of finding a job that you’ll face is writing appropriate job-search letters. The job search may be the first time you’ll have to compose and produce professio … Continued
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Cover Letters – from Good to Great
9/29/15By: Carolyn Couch
If you inwardly groan at the thought of writing a cover letter, University Career Services has your back. Our website will guide you in creating a good one, and once it’s finished writing future lette … Continued
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Career Services is here for this Summer!
7/14/15Even though you’ve packed up and are not on-campus, UCS is still here! Summer is a great time to meet with us to set new goals, polish your resume, meet with the pre-health advisor, or complete a mock … Continued
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My First Cover Letter
2/2/15“Dear Hiring Manager: I know you must have, Many resumes to peruse. To help you decide, The best intern to choose. I know you are busy, So I will save you some time. I can say without doubt The best r … Continued
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5 Skills You Didn’t Know You’d Gain From a Part-Time Job
8/22/14Believe it or not, that part-time job of yours will help you excel in many future work environments based on what we call “transferable skills.” These are skills that transfer from any industry, occup … Continued