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by Debbie BrideDebbie Bride

Why you need a cover letter outline and how to write one (tips + examples)
A cover letter outline lets you focus on the quality of what you’re writing, while keeping the quantity of words in check. Resume.io is here to help with step-by-step practical tips for cover letter outlines, along with adaptable examples.
Why you need a cover letter outline and how to write one (tips + examples)
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20 min read

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by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Effective cover letter keywords to get you hired: with 350+ examples
The job search is tough enough without obsessing about every word in each cover letter that you send. But why wouldn’t you? Your cover letter keywords might make all the difference.
Effective cover letter keywords to get you hired: with 350+ examples
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20 min read

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by Paul DruryPaul Drury

What is a cover letter?
What is a cover letter? What should it cover? How can a page of writing make an incremental difference to the chances of securing an interview?
What is a cover letter?
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12 min read

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by Paul DruryPaul Drury

20 Cover letter do’s and don’ts
There is plenty of advice out there in terms of writing a cover letter, so we thought that we would summarize it into a simple do and don’t format.
20 Cover letter do’s and don’ts
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18 min read

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by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

The ultimate guide to using cover letter skills in your next application
Looking for a swift way to strengthen your next application? Including some powerful cover letter skills is the answer. Read our complete guide now.
The ultimate guide to using cover letter skills in your next application
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20 min read

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by Paul DruryPaul Drury

Can you use a funny cover letter?
In this blog post we discuss the top tips on identifying when and how a funny cover letter could work for you. Comedy is not for everyone, but by following our tips you’re sure to end up with a quality cover letter that makes you stand out for all the right reasons.
Can you use a funny cover letter?
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13 min read

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by Charlotte GraingerCharlotte Grainger

How to sign a cover letter: a guide to professional correspondence
You’ve created the perfect cover letter, and you’re itching to send it. However, before you do so, there’s one thing to remember. Learning how to sign a cover letter is a must. Here’s a quick guide to get you started.
How to sign a cover letter: a guide to professional correspondence
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9 min read

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by Susan ShorSusan Shor

Does my cover letter need an address?
Does the company’s street address really matter when you’re not sending snail mail? What about your own address? Should you just include city and state only? We look at the question: does my cover letter need an address?
Does my cover letter need an address?
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5 min read

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by Paul DruryPaul Drury

ChatGPT Cover Letter: Prompts and Writing Tips
Generative AI can help us in so many ways. Many job seekers may be wondering how to write a ChatGPT cover letter. We explore the nuances of the human/AI partnership.
ChatGPT Cover Letter: Prompts and Writing Tips
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9 min read

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by Paul DruryPaul Drury

How to put a referral in your cover letter (with examples)
Hiring managers love to hear that one of their colleagues feels that a candidate would be a good hire. But how do you embed such a referral within the cover letter?
How to put a referral in your cover letter (with examples)
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8 min read
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