Ed Muzio — March 17, 2020 Dear Microsoft Office Development Team, Recently, my Office 365 calendaring system started paying closer attention to me. On a morning that started like any other, I was surprised to find an automated email informing me of the percentage of my time I’d spent “available to focus” versus how much … Continue reading Meetings Aren’t Wasted Time: An Open Letter to the Developers of Microsoft Office
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6 Elements of a Highly Effective Cover Letter
Stefan Palios — January 11, 2020 You might be wondering if cover letters are really necessary anymore. In some cases, they aren’t. However, many job applications will ask for one – in that case, an effective cover letter is absolutely necessary and provide you a chance to stand out. When it comes to writing a … Continue reading 6 Elements of a Highly Effective Cover Letter
The Dreaded Cover Letter
Erin Dore Miller — January 18, 2019 — January 18, 2019 slightly_different / Pixabay Writing cover letters can be really challenging. I have an interesting vantage point because I am often coaching job seekers, but I am also a Recruiter. I am amazed by the number of times my coaching clients ask about this one … Continue reading The Dreaded Cover Letter
5 Tips for Creating a Cover Letter that Stands Out
Jared Atchison — December 26, 2018 — December 26, 2018 When you decide to apply for a new job there is a ton of information you have to give and steps you must take. Before you stand a chance of getting an interview you must prepare your resume and cover letter. The reality of the … Continue reading 5 Tips for Creating a Cover Letter that Stands Out
Upping Your Cover Letter Game
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
The spirit vs. the letter of the email law & the bits in between
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
Your Cover Letter Should Include These 6 Elements
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
An Open Letter to the CEO of Your Company
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
How to Write a Cover Letter for a Job Application
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
Resign with Professionalism: Letter of Resignation Template
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