Resumes, cover letters and writing samples are the first, and sometimes only, opportunity to make a positive impression on an employer. They must be perfect. Your entire work history and educational ...

A well-crafted resume and cover letter are essential to securing an interview and moving further in the job search. Career Services provides resources to help you develop your resume and cover letter, ...

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Title pretty much explains it. I'm submitting a portfolio (within a company I already work for). Is there a standard order for this? I would think:<BR><BR>1: Cover Letter<BR>2: Letters of ...

C.K. asks: My daughter’s English teacher kindly shared her letter of recommendation with her ahead of sending it to the ...

Reference letters come in many different shapes and forms, so don’t think that one size fits all. I’ve written in the past about how to request reference letters in different situations, be it from ...

The purpose of the resume is to convince employers of what you have to offer, and how your skills match the skills he/she is seeking for the opening. Your resume should include five basic blocks of ...

It is an honor to be asked to be someone’s character reference. But even if you are enthused about helping a friend or colleague out, you might feel a little intimidated by the prospect of putting the ...

It isn’t fair that honest, hard-working, quality applicants lose out on job opportunities to individuals who fake resumes and references. But they do. The reality: you can’t believe resumes. A ...