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Job Search Correspondence Articles: Resumes, Cover Letters, Thank-You Letters
For job-seekers who are seeking free, professional, and empowering advice with job correspondence tools -- your cover letters, resumes, CVs, thank you notes, and more.
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- Action Verbs in Action: Sample Resume
Bullet Points that Kick Off with Powerful Verbs, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Are Video Resumes for You?, by Joe Turner.
- Are You Up To Snuff When It
Comes To Soft Skills?, by Peggy Klaus.
- The Basics of a Dynamic Cover Letter,
by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D., and Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
- Branding Your Resume, by
Katharine Hansen, Ph.D., and Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
- The Competitive Edge in the
Job Market, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Could You Benefit from
a Professional Resume Writer? An Assessment for Job-seekers, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Cover Letter Checklist,
by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D., and Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
- Cover Letter
Do's and Don'ts, by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D., and Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Cover Letter Formula,
by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D., and Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
- Cover Letter Quiz,
by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Cover Letter Reboot: A Crowdsourced Update of
Traditional Cover-letter Advice for Today's Job Search, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Cover Letter Success is
All About Specifics, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Cover Letters Count!,
by Louise Giordano.
- Cover Letters Not Getting Read? Introducing
the 5-Point Power Note, by Susan Britton Whitcomb.
- Cover Letters
That Count, Elizabeth Freedman.
- Cover Letters That Wowed:
Hiring Decision-Makers Describe Winning Cover Letters, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Cover Letters to
Recruiters Require Special Handling, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Cover Letter Wish List: Hiring
Decision-Makers Reveal What They Want to See in Cover Letters, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Creative Professionals:
Does Your Resume Reflect Your Design Skills?, by Jennifer Klein.
- Culturally
Competent Resumes for the Global Job Market.
- Customizable Closing Paragraphs for Job-Seeker Cover Letters,
by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Customizable Opening Paragraphs for Job-Seeker
Cover Letters, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- The Demise of the Functional Resume, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Dispelling the Myth About Resumes:
It's Not Just to Get Your Foot in the Door, by Sherri Edwards.
- Don't Make These 10 Cover Letter Mistakes,
by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Emphasizing Your
Transferable and Marketable Skills in Your Cover Letter, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- FAKTSA: An Easy Acronym for
Remembering Key Resume Enhancers, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- 15 Quick Tips for a Winning Resume,
by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Five Top Trends for Executive Resumes,
by Meg Guiseppi.
- Four Cover Letters for Four
Job-Search Strategies, by Deborah Walker.
- FAQs About Thank You
Letters, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- 5 Video Resume Branding Tips for Job-Seekers, by Josh Tolan.
- Frequently Asked Questions About Resumes:
The Complete Resume FAQ, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D., and Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
- Fundamentals of a Good Resume,
by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
- Hiring Decision-Makers Cite
Top Cover-Letter Mistakes that Disqualify Job-Seekers, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- How to Choose a High-Quality Resume Service,
by Jason Kay.
- How to Craft a Killer Opening for Your Executive Resume: Part 1, by Don Goodman.
- How to Craft a Killer Opening for Your Executive Resume: Part 2 - Sample Killer Resume Opener, by Don Goodman.
- How to Get Started on Your Resume: A Five-Step
Primer for College Students and Recent College Grads, by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
- How to Get Started on Your Resume:
A Five-Step Primer for Established Job-seekers and Career-Changers, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- How to Handle a Gap in Your Job History,
by Cynthia Wright.
- How to Tailor Your Resume and Gain More Job Interviews, by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
- How To Write The Ideal Cover Letter, by
Deborah Brown-Volkman.
- Is
Your Resume Lost in the Great Internet Void?, by Deborah Walker.
- New Web-Based Twists on Resumes: Best Ways to Construct a Resume?,
by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Optimizing Your
Cold-Contact Prospecting Cover Letter, by Teena Rose.
- Polish Your Resume Like a Pro: Tips Any Job-Seeker Can Use,
by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
- Preparing a Curriculum
Vitae (CV), by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
- Pros and Cons of PDF Resumes in Job-Search,
by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Research on Fonts
and Marketing: Apply It to Your Resume?, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Resume, Cover Letter, and Interview Strategies for
Older Workers, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Resume Critique Worksheet,
by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
- Resume Do's and Don'ts,
by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Resume and CV Enhancement
Checklist for Job-Seekers, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D., and Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
- Resume Found: Keys to Successful Search
Engine Registration, by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
- Resume Strategy Quiz,
by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D., and Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Resume Writing Quiz:
Career Changers, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D., and Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
- Resume Writing Quiz:
Entry-level Job-Seeker/New Graduate, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D., and Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
- Resume Writing Quiz:
Experienced Job-Seekers, by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D., and Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- The Scoop on Resume Length:
How Many Pages Should Your Resume Be?, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- The 7 Elements of a Highly
Effective Cover Letter, by Jimmy Sweeney.
- Six Tips to Rock Your Resume,
by Joe Turner.
- Special
Cover-Letter Formats Can Grab Employers' Attention, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Surefire Cover-Letter Technique: Incorporating Stories,
by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Tapping the Power of Keywords to Enhance Your
Resume's Effectiveness, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Resume, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Ten Resume Tips, by Sherri Edwards.
- Text Resume Fundamentals, by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
- Tips for a Dynamic Email
Cover Letter, by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
- Top 30 Executive Resume Pet
Peeves of Hiring Decision-Makers, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Transferable
Skills -- a Vital Job-search Technique, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Use Your Blog as a Resume?
Part I: Pros and Cons, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Use Your
Blog as a Resume? Part II: Tips and Examples, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Web-based Resumes:
Just One Tool in the Online Jobseeker's Toolbox, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- A Web-Ready Resume Can Be Major Advantage in Your Job Search, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.,
and Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
- What's New in Resume Writing: Key Trends,
by Susan Britton Whitcomb.
- What Resume Format is Best for You?, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Why Hire a
Professional Resume Writer?, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
- Writing a Winning
Resume, by Ann Hackett.
- Your Annual Job-Search Resume Checkup, by Deborah Walker.
- Your Job-Search Resume Needs a Focal Point: How Job-Seekers Can Add Focus to Resumes, by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
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