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Vault Video Guide to Video Resumes

Friday, July 18th, 2008

Want to get the edge on the rest of the job competition? Then check out this video and learn how to create your very own video resume and stand out from the crowd!

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College Resumes That Rock the Job Market

Monday, July 14th, 2008

Join Sharon Williams, Owner/Guru of JobRockIt, for key resumes writing pointers that capture the immediate interest of hiring managers.

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Power of Cover Letters Often Underestimated

Monday, July 23rd, 2007

In his new book, David Noble offers his expertise on why cover letters play a key role in the job search and how they can make an impact on . . .

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How to Write Better Cover Letters

Monday, June 18th, 2007

For many people new to job seeking, cover letters sometimes seem to be an unnecessary form of business communication. You have already sent a résumé, so why waste time writing a cover letter? A well-written cover letter is the perfect icebreaker between you and the employer who is one step away from reading your […]

Cover Letters: an Important Introduction

Monday, June 18th, 2007

Your résumé can present your skills, education, and experience to a possible employer, but your cover letter must encourage the perspective employer enough to consider you from hundreds of candidates competing for a particular job opening.Your cover letter must be a presentation of your qualifications and abilities and must be presented in a professional yet […]

The Nuts and Bolts of Effective Cover Letters

Monday, June 18th, 2007

As a job seeker, you should not overlook the importance of a cover letter. If written strategically, a cover letter increases your chances for consideration and provides an opportunity to highlight your individuality.
A cover letter is much more than just a letter stating, “I read the job announcement in Sunday’s classifieds. Please accept this […]

Cover Letters: Why They Are Important and How to Use Yours to Make an Impression

Monday, June 18th, 2007

Once you have written a polished résumé that is sure to impress potential employers, you should focus on your cover letter. Too many people underestimate the importance of this vital piece of business communication to their résumé. Be sure to take full advantage of the opportunity the cover letter presents to sell yourself to potential […]

Exposing Cover Letter Myths

Wednesday, November 1st, 2006

Believing the myths that follow can kill a cover letter before it has a chance to sell a person’s skills.
A Cover Letter Merely Introduces A Resume
False! A cover letter is much more than a routing slip for a resume. A letter is also ultimately a silent force, enticing the reader to scour a […]