How to Write a Cover Letter for a Job in 2021 (12+ Examples)
It took weeks to find *this* job. It took hours to get your resume right. Almost there. You just need a cover letter. The problem? You only get one shot.
DECEMBER
December may have gone by quickly, but we can still learn something new and interesting from it. We've compiled some cool reads for your morning cuppa coffee:
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4 Ways to Make Sure your Resume Stands Out
By Yaniv Masjedi at Nextiva
Before you have your first interview with a company, you have already made a big impression. The hiring company has already decided if you should be a contender for their next team member. This first impression comes entirely from your resume.
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32 Remote Workers & Business Leaders Reveal What They’ve Changed Their Minds About Regarding Remote Work in the Past Year
By Cristina Daroca at Aternity
With around 85% of employees in North America currently working remotely, we are currently in the midst of the largest work from home experiment. Considering that none of us could have ever envisioned this monumental change – let alone the impact it would have on work in general – it makes sense that we’ve had to reconsider our preconceptions about adopting a digital workplace.
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What’s the Difference Between a Resume and a CV?
By Benjamin Neal at Pakwired
CV is the customary abbreviation of curriculum vitae, which is Latin for “course of life.” It’s similar to a resume, and in many parts of the world it is the standard document that you submit when applying for a job. However, many job seekers in Canada or the United States have never even heard of it.
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NOVEMBER 2020:
The Ultimate Guide for Creating a Copywriting Portfolio (+ Examples)
By Dorka Kardos-Latif at Copyfol
Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s How to Get Through the Workday
By Alice Boyes at Harvard Business Review
Here’s Why Your Networking Is NOT Working (And How You Can Fix It!)
By Dawn Graham, PhD, LP at Dr. Down on Careers
OCTOBER 2020:
The Best 20 Call Center Software for 2020
By Mark Lindquist at MailShake
Should I Tell My Employer Where I Am Going When I Resign?
By Carmen Jacob at Upjourney
5 survival tips for when software testing accidents happen
By Jacqueline Emigh at Functionize
13 Fun & Creative Gifts for Artists (2020 Guide)
By Kylie Burgener at Millo
How to become a digital nomad
By Adam Nowek at Expatica
13 Best Project Management Tools for Freelancers (2020 Update)
By Preston D Lee at Millo
5 ways to make remote work a success
By Sophie Pettit at Expatica
Best Administrative Assistant Job Description (+ Free Template Download)
By Patrick Algrim at Algrim.co
BASHO Email: The Ultimate Cold Email Strategy
By Rajendra Roul at SalesHandy
SEPTEMBER 2020:
How to Make Money on YouTube (13 Profitable Ideas)
By OneHourProfessor
Best COVID-19 Work From Home Tips
By Carol Roth
How to Deal With a Toxic Boss
By Bryan Robinson at PsychologyToday
Mental health at work is more fragile after lockdown
By John Crowley at PeopleHR
AUGUST 2020:
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‘Superman’s Not Coming’: Erin Brockovich On Stick-To-Itiveness And What You And I Can Do About Our National Water Crisis
By Bryan Robinson at Forbes
15 Ways to Make an Extra $1000 a Month From Home (With Proof)
By Ron Stefanski at OneHourProfessor
MadBright Free Career Development Courses
By MadBright
HR Future Magazine's latest issue
By HR Future
ResumeLab Resume Builder Review (2020)
By CareerMetis
JULY 2020:
10 ways for leaders to be better listeners now
By Carla Rudder at The Enterprisers Project
4 Proven Benefits of Remote Work (for Employers)
By Anja Zojceska at TalentLyft
17 Proven Ways to Increase Your Earnings as a Freelance Graphic Designer
By Henny Kel at CareerMetis
How To Automate Workflows (Tips, Processes, Tools)
By Erica Chappell at ClickUp
How to Create an Online Portfolio for College Admissions
By SmartSocial
Freshbooks vs Quickbooks: Before you choose, read this 2020 comparison
By Preston D Lee at Millo
How to Ask for Feedback After a Job Rejection (With Examples)
By UpJourney
15 Best Freelancer Invoicing Apps to Help You Get Paid Fast (2020 Update)
By Preston D Lee at Millo
How to Use Social Media for Your Job Search (Step-by-Step Guide)
By Anastasia Belyh at Cleverism
JUNE 2020:
How to Spot a Great Leader
By Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. at Psychology Today
Website Marketing for Small Businesses
By Bronwyn Kienapple at Venngage
What Is Upskilling? Appreciating the Importance of Lifelong Learning
By Ashley Brooks at Rasmussen College
Rooting Out Racism in the Workplace: Focusing on Hiring, Culture a Way to Start
By Tammy Binford at HR Daily Advisor
Should you make HR more approachable?
By John Crowley at PeopleHR
The Ultimate List of 25+ Resume Builders
By CareerMetis
Finding a Job During the Coronavirus Pandemic
By LendingClub
JUNE 2020:
The Complete Guide to Writing the Perfect CV for your Master's Application
By Adela Belin by Writers Per Hour
How to Use SEO Data to Fuel Your Content Marketing Strategy in 2020
By Nadya Khoja at Venngage
Learn New Career Skills During the Coronavirus Lockdown
By Charlotte Victoria Evans at Europe Language Jobs
Should You Take Notes During an Interview? (As a Candidate)
By UpJourney
APRIL 2020:
The Best Writing Jobs Sites for Building A Solid Portfolio
By Steve Cutts by Millo
27 hints for interviewing for a job remotely
By Gabrielle Olya at GoBankingRates
40+ Inspirational Quotes from Top Young Influencers
By Irene Fenswick by IvyPanda
7 Ways to Get People Talking About Your Brand
By Instasize
How To Write a Press Release
By by Dmitry Dragilev at JustReachOut
23 Gifts for Writers on Your Holiday List (2020 Gift Guide)
By Kylie Burgener by Millo
8 Strategies for High-Performance Remote Team Management
By Josh Brown by GoSkills
MARCH 2020:
Top 25 Medical Assistant Interview Questions (Sample Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson at TheInterviewGuys
20+ New Infographic Statistics & Facts For 2020
By Ryan Mccready at Venngage
How to Start an Online Business That Will Succeed
By Anthony Carranza at Lifehack
The Nighttime Routines Of Highly Successful People
By Jonathan Prichard at MattressInsider
Going to College as an Older Student
By Irene Fenswickat IvyPanda
How Gen Z is Redefining Leadership in the Workplace
By Ron Cullimore at ManilaRecruitment
The 7 Habits of Successful Project Managers
By Mike Clayton at ProjectManager
Phone System for Remote Teams
By Nextiva
FEBRUARY 2020:
Top tech skills employers want going into 2020
By Allison Cavin at Seen by Indeed
Tips for Improving Your Job Prospects With Language Learning
By Esther Matthews at StudentJob
20 Beautiful Infographic Resumes that will inspire you
By Nayomi Chibana for Visme
What You Should Know about Creating a Personal Logo
By Alayna Okerlund at BestCompany
5 ways your digital business can ensure seamless customer onboarding
By Dominic Lill at Talk Business
50 Free Microsoft Word Resume Templates That'll Land You the Job
By Lily Herman at GoSkills
How to Build the Corporate Culture Your Employees Really Want
By by Outback Team Building
How to Kill the Feast or Famine Cycle and Get Reliable Freelance Work Year-Round
By Priscilla Rodriguez at Millo
5 Ways to Make a Great First Impression
By Mike Simpson at TheInterviewGuys
Proper Email Signature Is The First Step to Building A Successful Business
By Ryan Pell at MySignature
The Ultimate Guide: How to Make the Most of Your Business Email Signatures
By Helga at Newoldstamp
JANUARY 2020:
When Your Lizard Brain Burns You Out And Short-Circuits Your Career
By Bryan Robinson for Forbes
Discover the best ways to find a job abroad in 2020
By Charlotte Victoria Evans at Europe Language Jobs
5 Eye-Opening Candidate Experience Statistics
By Anja Zojceska at Talentlyft
65 Creative Employee Reward Ideas (2020 Update)
By Connie Du at Bonus.ly
Grand Opening Ideas for Your Small Business
By CoverWallet
Here's What Job Seekers Expect From Potential Employers
By HR Technologists
What to Include in an Activities Resume for College Admissions
By Adela Belin for WritersPerHour
100+ Sales Quotes You Should Share With Your Team TODAY
By Will Cannon at Uplead
5 Ways to Make a Great First Impression
By James Murray at StudentJob
How an Employee Task List Helps Crush Duties & Deadlines
By Thom James Carter at Process.st
[Infographic] The Top 80 Excel Keyboard Shortcuts
By Lauren Holliday at GoSkills
Choose a Job You Love
By Honeypot
DECEMBER 2019:
Case Study on Recruiting Using Facebook Messenger
By Melissa Morse at HR Daily Advisor
Employee Checklists: How Successful Organizations Use Them
By Thom James Carter at Process.st
Here’s Your 6-Month Road Map to a Better Job in 2020
By Gabrielle Olya at GoBankingRates
Go Developer Salary in Different Countries
By Mobilunity
19 Remote Writing Jobs Sites that Post New Jobs Daily for Freelance Writers
By Preston D Lee
6 Strategies to Improve Learning Retention on Your Team
By Kat Boogaard at GoSkills
Whatever You Do, Don't Be Smarter Than Your Boss
By HRTechnologist
16 Awesome Freelance Graphic Design Jobs Sites to Find Clients Fast
By Connor Gillivan
Signs You Didn’t Get the Job After Interview, According to 11 Experts
By Upjourney
Holiday Customer Service Tips For Small Business Owners
By Fora Financial
NOVEMBER 2019:
Employee Training And Development
By Josh Brown at HelpJuice
Are HR spreadsheets stunting business growth?
By John Crowley at PeopleHR
Why Experts Say Summer Is the Perfect Time for a Career Certification
By Austin Henline at BestCompany
The Most Important Insurance Types for Tech Startups
By CoverWallet
20+ Best Tips on Time Management for College Students
By Lesley Vos at Bid4Papers
Behavioral Interview Questions And Answers 101 (+ Example Answers)
By Mike Simpson at TheInterviewGuys
OCTOBER 2019:
How Long Should Your Resume Be
By UpJourney
10 Data-Driven Ways to Improve Employee Engagement
By Ben Travis at Bonus.ly
10 of the best virtual assistant services, reviewed
By Cyn Meyer at Podia
Two evidence-based strategies to settle interview nerves
By Irene Zhang at CareerWise
To improve job interview performance, try a storytelling approach
By Amy Davis at CareerWise
3 must-have skills for remote workers
By Europe Language Jobs
SEPTEMBER 2019:
100+ Smart Recruitment Strategies to Source Stellar Candidates
By Jobsoid
Should I Start a Blog? 10 Reasons Why
By Ryan Robinson
Financial Aid for International Students
By Anna Serio at Finder
A Students Guide to Good Money Management
By StudentJob
How Can an Email Signature Improve your Personal Brand
By AeroLeads
Top 20 Recruitment Challenges to Tackle in 2020
By Kristina Martic ajt Talentlyft
AUGUST 2019:
Email Etiquette: 65 Tips for Improving Your Email Game
By Timo at Before The Label
Hackathons & Ideathons - Next Gen Tools to Hire Quality Talent
By Bhuvi Kathpalia at Mettl Blog
13 Truly Excellent Employee Appreciation Ideas Your Staff Will Love
By Connie Du at Bonus.ly
16 Key Signs It’s Time for a Major Career Change
By Gabrielle Olya at GoBankingRates
Ways to Reduce Stress in the Workplace
By Crams
JULY 2019:
How To Kickstart Your Career in Engineering
By Microstartups
How B2B Video Marketing Is Creatively Engaging Audiences
By Deepti Jain at Aeroleads
9 Things the Most Satisfying Jobs Have in Common
By Vicky Oliver at Lifehack
4 Key Workplace Safety Tips
By Talentlyft
Internal Job Interview Questions You Should Be Asking
By Brian Anderson at BambooHR
Top 5 Technical Skills for Business & Finance
By DataDrivenInvestor
Important Invoicing Tips for Freelance Writers
By Mindaugas
JUNE 2019:
Change Your Life for the Better by Becoming a CPA
By Crushthecpaexam
How to Find Flexible and Remote Research Jobs
By Greg Kratz at FlexJobs
How to Write a Letter Of Interest For a Job
By Freesumes
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MAY 2019:
8 Employee Training Ideas You Should Steal
By Lauren Pope at G2
How to become a sales manager
By Jacob Thomas at Nutshell
5 Things Every New Grad Should Include on Their First Resume
By Rebecca Lake at Discover
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APRIL 2019:
The Ultimate Guide to WordPress Maintenance for Beginners
By UnderConstructionPage
What is a Workflow? How to Create a Winning Workflow for Your Process
By Jory MacKay at Plan.io
How to prevent and fight job burnout
By DeskTime
How to work hard and still look after your mental health
By theBusinessWomanMedia
How Long Should a Cover Letter Be (According to 24 Managers and HR Experts)
By UpJourney
How To Find The Best Coding Bootcamp For You In 2019 (and Now)
By Katharine Zaleski at PowerToFly
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MARCH 2019:
Why Companies Who Hire People With Disabilities Outperformed Their peers
By Jared Lidzon for FastCompany
5 Copywriting Hacks To Increase Your Conversions
By Irakli at InvoiceBerry
How To Close An Interview To Ensure You Leave A Lasting Impression
By Mark Wilkinson at Coburbanks
What is Project Management?
By GoSkills
3 HR Reports Every Small Business Needs
By Ashley Lipman for BambooHR Blog
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FEBRUARY 2019
15 Simple Recruiting Tips You'll Be Happy You Learned
By George Dickson at Bonus.ly
5 Work-at-Home Jobs for Highly-Sensitive People
By Miles Maftean at TheWorkAtHomeWife
5 Ways How Technology Has Reshaped Talent Acquisition
By Talentlyft
Why the way you accept praise at work matters
By Kathryn Vasel
JANUARY 2019:
Best freelance job sites to help you quit your day job
By Connor Gillivan at Millo.co
10 Tips for being a happy and successful remote worker
By Deborah Galea at Bonusly
How to use social media to attract top talent
By Julianna Gordimova at Cake HR
How to be happy at work: 15 ways to beat a bad day
By Jen Hubley Luckwaldt at Payscale.com
7 soft skills you need if you want to land a great job this year
By Rose Kennedy at AJC
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