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How to address a cover letter (examples and tips)
When applying for a job, it is a good idea to include a cover letter in addition to your resume. A cover letter gives the hiring manager a brief introduction to your expertise, and it should encourage them to want to read your resume.
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Resume Help14 min read
Proofreading your Resume: 12 Tips
Published in Resume Help
by 
Paul Drury
Sharing your array of leadership skills is essential to securing your dream job, so which ones do you showcase on your resume and how do you talk about them?
Published in Resume Help
by Paul Drury
Being analytical means seeking a better understanding of the world around us. These abilities are an essential consideration for employers when looking to make their next hire. Here’s how to deliver.
Published in Resume Help
by 
Debbie Bride
Knowing when and how to include your GPA on a resume can be a tricky question. Resume.io is here to help with straightforward advice that can be implemented right away.
Published in Career
The filename. It’s that last little step before submitting your resume or cover letter and breathing a sigh of relief.
Published in Career
by Paul Drury
In the world of remote working, making a graceful exit from your position might come in the form of a resignation email. Here’s how to write one that gets the job done – literally.
Published in Resume Help
by Paul Drury
How you manage your time at work can strongly impact the employer’s bottom line and even make or break your career. Hiring managers are scouring your resume for time management experience. Here’s how to deliver.
Published in Resume Help
by Debbie Bride
“Cum laude” seems like a worthwhile resume detail to impress hiring managers, but how exactly should it be listed on your resume? And is it always a good idea to include Latin honors? Resume.io is here with practical advice in plain English.
Published in Career
by Paul Drury
Has your company given you a weird job title? Does no one know what it really means? Can you change it when it comes to writing your resume? We look at a list of job titles and the impact of a job title on a resume.
Published in Resume Help
by Paul Drury
Computer skills should feature prominently in many resumes, but if you last performed these skills a while ago, do you need to refresh your knowledge? We look at the most popular computer skills and where to revisit your expertise.
Published in Resume Help
by Debbie Bride
Yes, resume paper is still ‘a thing’ … sometimes. For those occasions when it’s necessary to print copies of your resume, the number of resume paper options and deciding factors may surprise you. Resume.io is here to guide you with information and tips for choosing the best resume paper.
Published in Resume Help
A few years ago, resume icons became all the rage. Why simply write out your phone number when you could also illustrate it with a cute little telephone symbol?
