This article was originally written by Genevieve Northup and was published on Indeed.

When applying for an internship, employers might request a cover letter with your resume, references and application. Whether required or not, a cover letter can help distinguish …

5 Common Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Your First Job was originally published on Firsthand.

Applying for your first job can be intimidating. Luckily, there’s a way to significantly improve your chances of getting hired: including a …

Okay look—resumés are great. When done right, they're clean, concise, and well organized. And if you've been following all the great advice out there, yours should be in pretty good shape.

Cover letters are different—they're freewheeling, making them more difficult …

Including a cover letter is a great way to express your interest in a company and stand out against other candidates.

Many candidates choose not to include cover letters, so putting in a little extra work can really go the …

You don’t need to be the great next American novelist to use writing skills. Writing skills apply to nearly every field, even if you’re not working in a creative career.

At work, writing is a hard skill we use to …

Writing a cover letter when applying for jobs is the easiest way to improve your chances of getting the job. In fact, hiring experts believe good cover letters increase your chances of getting hired by about 90 percent. And these days, …

A cover letter isn't a mere formality—those in charge of hiring actually read them. And if your cover letter isn’t up to snuff, your application may head straight to the reject pile. Here are 5 cover letter mistakes to avoid so that your …

It's a myth that high quality job openings are few and far between thanks to Covid. The truth is, despite the economic uncertainty created by the pandemic, there are many great openings out there. And to get them—or, at least, …