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Cover Letter Structure: What Parts Does It Consist Of?

Do the parts of a cover letter have you in the dark? This guide will make the cover letter structure as clear as day.

Cover Letter Enclosure: What Does it Mean [Examples]

All professional packages list what they contain. Who would buy it otherwise? Do the same with an expert cover letter enclosure.

To Whom It May Concern Cover Letter Example & Guide

One size fits all rarely fits anyone. Learn when it’s ok to use “To Whom It May Concern” in a cover letter and when you need to tailor your greeting.

Cover Letter Salutation: Best Opening Greeting Sample

How you finish depends a lot on how you start. Write a cover letter salutation that will have recruiters reading to the end.

Cover Letter Title: How to Name Your File [Examples]

It’s not just a title, it’s the title. Find out how to write a cover letter title that will never leave you lost in the application pile.

How to Spell Resume: Accents or Not? Résumé, Resumé?

To spell resume with accents or not? Is résumé "more correct" than resume? We'll show you the correct spelling. (And no, it's not resamay.)

15 Free Cover Templates That Will Impress the Socks off Employers

You might think that free isn’t synonymous with quality. We’ve found the best free cover letter templates that will set your cover letter high above standard.

10+ Bad Resume Examples: Avoid Making the Worst Resume Mistakes

Bad resume examples are useful for two reasons. One: most of the time they’re funny resumes to read. Two: you can learn how not to make a bad resume yourself.

Teacher Cover Letter Examples for All Teaching Positions

A sample teacher cover letter to learn from. Find out how to write a cover letter for teaching jobs. Get expert help and tips. This guide will show you 20+ cover letter examples for teachers with experience and first year newbies with no experience. Plus, a teacher cover letter template to land the job fast!

Secretary Resume: Examples of Skills, Duties, & Objectives

Secretaries work in different industries and take care of administrative duties such as taking phone calls and managing correspondence. Your secretary resume has to prove you are a multitasker able to work under pressure.

Resume Outline Examples: Professional Templates for a CV

How to make a resume outline. Learn a basic format that is simple and proven to help you create a successful resume template. See examples and read more!

Resume Keywords: List by Industry [for Use to Pass the ATS]

Learn which resume keywords to use, including buzzwords, action words, along with tips, examples, suggestions, and keywords on cover letters and emails.

Resume Dos and Don'ts: 50+ Tips, Advice & Resume Mistakes to Avoid

Learn the dos and don'ts of resume writing, along with what not to put on a resume and how to build a good resume without making critical resume mistakes. Over 50 resume dos and don'ts with examples and tips.

Resume Contact Information: What to List, What to Skip

Should I put my address on my resume? In full? Learn what contact information to include in your resume: how to write up your phone number, how to put LinkedIn on a resume (or other social media), and how to pick a professional email address. Don't sabotage your job hunt, get help from this contact info guide!

Receptionist Resume Examples (Skills, Job Description & Tips)

See job-winning receptionist resume samples for all types of jobs: from medical, to front desk receptionists. Get actionable, easy-to-follow tips. Read more!

Teamwork Skills: Definition, Examples, Best for Your Resume [+Tips]

All you need to know about teamwork skills. What teamwork skills are essential in the workplace. How to put collaboration skills on a resume? Tips on improving.

System Administrator Resume Sample [Windows / Linux]

A system administrator resume sample that gets jobs. Get 20+ great examples and job-winning tips from our experts. Read our complete guide to writing a professional resume for system administrators: highlight your system administration skills and achievements, get a lot more interviews, and kick-start a new career!

Stay at Home Mom Resume Example & Job Description Tips

A complete guide to writing a resume for a stay-at-home mom returning to work. 20+ examples showing how to put stay-at-home mom on a resume. Check out our resume sample and template!

Social Media Manager Resume Sample (Skills Included)

Learn how to write a resume for social media management and marketing. Actionable examples, tips from experts, and a sample resume for social media jobs.

Restaurant Manager Resume Sample [Also for Fast Food GM]

Ready to manage a restaurant or bar, fast food or fine dining? This complete resume guide and the expert tips will get you at the helm of the food establishment in no time.

Property Manager Resume Sample [+Skills & Objectives]

A step-by-step guide to writing a property manager resume. 20+ actionable examples, tips from experts, and a sample resume for property management jobs.

Product Manager Resume Examples (Guide & Template)

A product manager resume sample that gets jobs. Get 20+ great examples and job-winning tips from our experts. Read our complete guide to writing a professional resume for product managers: highlight your product management skills and achievements, get a lot more interviews, and kick-start a new career!