It is the well-written cover letter — not the resume — that can single-handedly land you more job interviews, asserts Jimmy Sweeney in his article for Quint Careers, the 7 Elements of a Highly Effective Cover Letter. The cover letter is your one chance to really market yourself to an employer using proven marketing strategies rarely found in the typical cover letter.
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