About Job Searching: Writing Cover Letters That Work

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Job Searching Job Searching Find a Job Resumes & Letters Interviews & Employment From Alison Doyle, your Guide to Job Searching When you apply for a job the cover letter you write is as important as your resume. You need to write a cover letter that is compelling enough to sell you as a candidate worthy of an interview and you have to pitch your skills in just a couple of paragraphs. Here's how to write a cover letter that will get you the interview. Brush Up Your Interview Skills How are your job interview skills? Your skills, when it's time to interview, are going to make - or break - your chances of getting a job offer. Our job interview skills videos which will help you improve your interview appearance and body language, as well as your phone interview skills, and impress the interviewer from the moment you arrive. Writing Cover Letter That Work The type of cover letter you write and what you include in it depends on how you are applying for the job - emailing a cover letter, uploading your cover letter, or mailing your application materials - and what information the company wants candidates to submit for with their resume. Socializing With Coworkers Pays Off Is it a good idea to socialize with your coworkers or is better to keep a line between work and play? A recent survey from The Creative Group reports that socializing is more than just a good idea. Even better, connecting outside the office can result in better relationships at work. References, Recommendations and Background Checks Reference checks, character, reference and recommendation letters, sample recommendation letters, using references, background checks and related resources. Job Searching Ads Cover Letters Job Resume Samples Job Application Writing Job Search Featured Articles Resignation / Job Loss Salary / Benefits / Legal Career Advice Job Search Advice Employment Information Job Listings   More from About.com Best Places to Live in America One of the nicest aspects of living in the U.S. is the ability to choose from a huge variety of climates and lifestyles. More> Birth Control Myths & Facts How much do you know about birth control types, sex myths and pregnancy? Can you identify the myths verses the facts? More> This newsletter is written by: Alison Doyle Job Searching Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Job Searching newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Job Listings Job Applications Interview Questions & Answers Resume, CV & Letter Examples Top 10 Job Search Tips   Follow me on: Advertisement