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November 24, 2005
How a Cover Letter Makes You Stand Out
A cover letter highlights the aspects of your experience that are most useful to the potential employer, and you can earn points for knowing what those aspects are. Employers get hundreds of resumes, especially when they advertise a choice position. Employers are also very busy. Often the person screening resumes skims each for only a few seconds. Your cover letter can call attention to the skills, talents, and experience the employer is looking for. Read more about creating a dynamic cover letter at
The Basics of a Dynamic Cover Letter
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Posted by Katharine at November 24, 2005 11:39 AM