Posted by Mike on June 1, 2009 |

Alison Hart of USA Today has written up a good, concise guide to perfecting your cover letter.

More often than not these days, cover letters are seen as more important than even the resumes they introduce. A good cover letter is a sure way to get noticed by employers and recruiters. Whereas a resume is just a list of qualifications, a cover letter can make you stand out from the crowd and give potential employers a fuller picture of what type of person you are as an individual, and whether or not they want to work with you.

Read up on Alison’s tips here at Catch Their Eye with a Captivating Cover Letter, and spruce up yours today! After all, you only get one chance to make a good first impression!

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