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Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author

The Office Professionals Place

Youve sent out dozens, or maybe even hundreds, of resumes and cover letters. Your resume & cover letter have done their jobs, and have piqued the employers interest - now your job is to make it as easy as possible for them to decide to offer you the job. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Guest Blogger: David B.

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Riding that Job Wave

Who's the Real Boss?

Be upfront in your cover letter. Now I’ve said it a hundred times before in my blogs, that the cover letter is the opportunity to sell yourself. The key to writing a cover letter and resume is to imagine you are never going to get the opportunity to talk to them (which sometimes is the case).

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How to Be a More Competitive Job Candidate

Eat Your Career

Tailor Your Resume and Cover Letter A one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work anymore. Tailor your resume and cover letter for every single job you apply for, even if it takes a little longer. Focus on quantifiable measurements like revenue growth, cost savings, efficiency improvements, waste reduction and so on.

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The Full Interview - The Person Behind the Professional

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

And as I climbed the admin ladder, when I got recruited for a project manager role, the person who referred me was also someone I had met when I was “just a temp” stuffing those thousands of envelopes. Whether based on your cover letter or resume, recruiters only take 6 seconds to see if you are match.

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20 Best Freelance Job Websites to Boost Your Career

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Then, apply for jobs by sending a proposal with your rates and a cover letter. Best For: Developers, Designers, Marketers, Project Managers, Finance Experts, etc. Best For: Developers, Engineers, Writers, Marketers, Project Managers, etc. Guru limits the number of bids to 10 per month for free accounts.