Amanda Clark — August 31, 2018 Follow @GrammarChicInc — August 31, 2018 slightly_different / Pixabay The primary focus of many people when applying for a job is their resume. This is where the majority of their effort goes, and they often forget about the cover letter, or quickly scrape something together at the last minute. … Continue reading Upping Your Cover Letter Game
There are things we all ‘know’ that aren’t actually founded in reality. Contributor Len Shneyder busts commonly held beliefs about email regulations. Len Shneyder on July 13, 2018 Over the last year, I’ve given a presentation where I debunk common email deliverability myths and ask the audience to chime in and tell me if the … Continue reading The spirit vs. the letter of the email law & the bits in between
Amanda Clark — July 3, 2018 Follow @GrammarChicInc — July 3, 2018 When submitting a resume to a recruiter or hiring manager, it’s usually a good idea to include a cover letter, as well—even if you’ve been told that cover letters are “optional.” Simply put, a cover letter gives you an additional chance to pitch … Continue reading Your Cover Letter Should Include These 6 Elements
Dan Swift — June 29, 2018 Follow @danjswift— June 29, 2018 Dear CEO, Increasing revenue, reducing cost and mitigating risk all while delivering outstanding customer experience. Those are the main things that you care about, right? With more than 2.5 billion people using social media around the world, why the heck are you not embracing … Continue reading An Open Letter to the CEO of Your Company
Dan Shewan — October 23, 2017 — October 23, 2017 One of the slyest tricks you’ll come across on a job application is the part where it says that attaching a cover letter is optional. Shutterstock Sure, some companies genuinely may not care if you include a cover letter with your application or not, but … Continue reading How to Write a Cover Letter for a Job Application
Beata Staszkow — October 4, 2017 — October 4, 2017 At some point in our careers, we will resign from one position to start something new. This post will give you a template to craft your resignation letter, together with a few tips to resign with professionalism, protecting your reputation and personal brand. A resignation … Continue reading Resign with Professionalism: Letter of Resignation Template
Amanda Clark — August 28, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc — August 28, 2017 As a jobseeker, it’s important for every piece of personal marketing collateral you send out to be error-free and professional. This includes, obviously, your resume and cover letter. And, it includes the thank you note you send after your interview. Believe it or … Continue reading Sending a Thank You Letter Could Cost You Your Job
Clayton Wood — August 1, 2017 Follow @ClaytonWWood — August 1, 2017 StartupStockPhotos / Pixabay A few years ago, I found myself in dire need of some formal C level management skills. I started a company in 2007 that quickly grew into a good sized start up service with around 100 employees. It was a … Continue reading An Open Letter to C-Suite Executives About Strategic Planning
Amanda Clark — April 1, 2017 Follow @GrammarChicInc— April 1, 2017 Though the debate rages on regarding resume length, many people are in agreement that your cover letter should be short and sweet – no more than one page. There are always exceptions, but this is the general rule of thumb. If you’re onto a … Continue reading Tips for Tightening Up Your Cover Letter
Jeanette Nyden — December 23, 2016 Follow @JeanetteNyden— December 23, 2016 Boy am I hopping mad! If you were here with me you would see the steam coming out from my ears! It is 4 pm Sunday afternoon and I was comfortably reading the Sunday New York Times Week in Review when I came across … Continue reading Since When Did Negotiation Become a Four Letter Word?
