Writing a winning cover letter is crucial for getting you in front of the hiring manager for a job interview. What you don't include in the letter is just as important as what you do include.

D ear SIR/MADAM —You asked for a short cover letter to accompany my application to work in your sales department. I could spend time telling you that your company is the one place I have always ...

A sales account manager cover letter is your chance to showcase your skills, achievements, and fit for the role you are applying for. It should complement your resume and demonstrate your value ...

Why I started using this blunt cover letter after applying to more than 1,200 jobs and rarely hearing back As told to Tim Paradis Ben Boxer Jan 21, 2024, 2:37 AM PT ...

Starting Oct. 1, a 0.75% increase in sales taxes in the Twin Cities metro will cover the cost of operating the transit lines that Hennepin County started subsidizing in 2017.

Cover letters are tricky. I don’t just want your sales pitch. I want to see the context that supports and informs your quantifiable impact and accomplishments in your career.

Cover letters can help you stand out among a sea of applicants or explain difficult job situations—so in most cases, it's helpful to include one with your resume.

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