Writing a Great Cover Letter Is Worth the Effort

July 3rd, 2010 admin

Writing a winning cover letter isn’t the easiest task, but it’s well worth the effort, especially when you know that it can make the difference between a good first impression and a bad one, notes Elizabeth Freedman in her article for Quint Careers, Cover Letters That Count . After all, taking the time to write a great letter ensures you’ll impress a


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