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Covering cover letters

Practically Perfect PA

In amongst all of my files and paperwork I discovered a handful of my old covering letters for various jobs I had applied for over the years (one was hand written – that is how old I am!). I wondered how many of us still write covering letters when we apply for jobs? Do they want someone with events experience?

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From Layoff To Liftoff: 5 Steps To Rebuild Your Career

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In an era dominated by remote work, AI, and social media, a personal cover letter is still important. One study conducted by ResumeGo reveals applications with tailored cover letters had a 53% higher callback rate than applicants without any cover letter. Write a customized cover letter.

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How to Deal with Employment Gaps in Your Resume

Eat Your Career

Global events can impact employment, and a person’s employment history. It really is more about life events that have happened. The other thing you can do is specifically address the gap in your cover letter. You can certainly do that in the cover letter.

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Diplomas and Dilemmas: How 2023 Graduates Can Navigate Job Market Chaos

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Attend networking events, engage on LinkedIn, and join relevant groups or associations. Tailor your resume and cover letter: Customize your application materials for each job you apply to, highlighting your most relevant skills and experiences.

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These Are The Top 5 Job Search Strategies For 2024

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Job seekers should leverage both online communities and in-person events to build connections that can unlock hidden job opportunities and provide valuable industry insights. Getting your resume and cover letter up to date is paramount.

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So you want to find a new assistant job?

Practically Perfect PA

Tailor your covering letter and CV. I’ve written posts on both covering letters and resumes so all I would add here is that you should tailor your CV and covering letter for each of the jobs you are applying for. Should you go to every interview? .

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OfficeTeam Reveals Mistakes That Could Derail Your Job Search

Office Dynamics

Maintain an up-to-date profile on these sites, and be active with industry associations and events. Sending your resume and cover letter on high-quality paper via the post office may seem outdated, but people receive so little mail today that your hard-copy materials could pay off. Wait until a position is advertised to apply.