Resume, Cover Letter and Interview Makeovers Using Your Unique Selling Proposition
Learn what a unique selling proposition (USP) is, why it is so valuable, and what questions you must ask yourself to find yours! You’ll also learn the importance of integrating them into your cover letter, resume and interviews to stand out from the crowd. This is part I of two-part series of articles on unique selling propositions.
Do You Need a Cover Letter?
What’s the value of writing a cover letter? Why do you need that if you are going to submit your resume? Does that not tell the entire story? A resume only tells part of the story, especially if you have something unique to share. Simply sending a resume is not enough. A cover letter IS important. No cover letter with your resume is like leaving your house with a shirt and no pants. You wouldn’t do that, would you?
Strategic Career Tips #5 – The Cover Letter Cover-Up
The generic cover letter will keep you covered up and out of the spotlight. Is this where you want to be? This article will show you how to craft a Cover Letter that is influential, and positions you above the others. It can be as strong, if not stronger than, your resume. Similar to your cover letter, your Career Highlights Letter can sometimes take the place of your resume, and it should answer the question: “What makes you special and distinctive in your area of expertise?”
Cover Letter Templates
Cover letter templates can be a great asset to job seekers if they are used correctly. There seems to be some cover letter misconceptions though among job seekers. They use these templates based on their misconception of the cover letter templates and this leads to them receiving no calls requesting they come for an interview.
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