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Write the Best Cover Letter Ever

What’s the deal with cover letters? Are they necessary? Should you use a template? If the employer doesn’t specify they want one, should you even bother?

The answer, of course, is yes. You should bother. In fact, you need to bother. It’s so easy to shoot off a resume to every single possible job being advertised, and employers know that. By taking the time to craft an excellent cover letter, you prove to employers that you truly care.

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3 Easy Ways to Build an Awesome Resume

It’s the season to start hunting for summer jobs, and that means it’s time to make your resume great. Even if you already have one, the new year is a great chance to update it and make it shine.

Your resume is the first time a potential employer will see your skills and experience, so it’s very important that it is the best that it can be. Here are three general tips to make your resume stand out in a crowd.

 

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How to Perfect Your Summer Job Hunt

It may be snowy and chilly outside, but it’s already time to start thinking of your summer job!

Whether you’re working through the summer or are on the hunt for a co-op position, January is the time that employers start posting their summer openings.

This is a highly competitive time. Lots of students will be looking for the same jobs you are, so how do you set yourself apart? These tips will get you started early, help you stand out from the crowd, and find you the perfect summer job.

 

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