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From Layoff To Liftoff: 5 Steps To Rebuild Your Career

Allwork

In an era dominated by remote work, AI, and social media, a personal cover letter is still important. One study conducted by ResumeGo reveals applications with tailored cover letters had a 53% higher callback rate than applicants without any cover letter. Update your resume. Carefully, and honestly.

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A Cover Letter is NOT Optional!

Job Advice Blog

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection A Cover Letter is NOT Optional! A cover letter IS important. Your cover letter serves as your introduction. Probably not.

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How to Get Through a Job Search Without Losing Your Mind

On The Job

Then you start slogging your way through job ads online, realize you need to write a resume and a cover letter -- and you decide to watch "Friends" reruns instead. There are certainly tools to help you apply for jobs or write a cover letter, but you've still got to do the work. Here's some things to think about: 1.

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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. This makes a stressful time even tenser. A polished resume that accurately represents you professionally is one of the most powerful tools in your toolkit. Your resume always needs to be current. Cover letter.

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Beware of Career Marketing Firms

Job Advice Blog

He was asking me to evaluate a proposal he had received from a career marketing firm. He wanted my opinion because I’m a career coach–and because I myself had once been victimized by a similar firm.

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Preparing for the Phone Interview

Job Advice Blog

Referenced on your resume and your cover letter should be the best number(s) to reach you. You should be ready to talk; this means that your resume should be in front of you. Contact Details: Don’t make it difficult for someone to reach you. This is probably going to be your home and cell phone.

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Critical Steps in Your Career Transition

Job Advice Blog

This is because these documents are the first thing people see about you. You want to project a positive personal brand.

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