Well-Crafted Cover Letter is Key

February 11th, 2010 admin

This entry is one in a series by Deb Walker on avoiding the top three cover letter mistakes: A cover letter that is poorly written may cause your resume to be ignored. But a well-crafted cover letter will invite and encourage the reader to take a closer look at your resume. You’ll make a positive first impression before your resume is even opened. Rather than making your cover letter an afterthought, take the time to really consider


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