Yes, it is more than likely that you have heard people comment lately that the economy is showing some positive signs of turn around. The hardest part of these statements comes in the shape or form of understanding where that turn around is happening. I don't believe we are seeing it across the board but there are some positive changes happening.
Truthfully speaking there are still a wealth of jobs to be had. Yet, again companies are much more selective and willing to wait on filling the position until just the right person comes along. That is precisely why a new important factor has just starting popping up on our job posting radar.
The Cover Letter!
Before the cover letter was more of a formality. If you included one great. If not, it was not really a make or break issue. However, we are finding out that today your cover letter is very key. It can either provide immediate reading of your resume or make your emailed submission hit the trash bin without even so much as a glance at the resume attached.
It is clear that the "new" cover letters are much more like mini one page proposals then merely just a cover letter. They are taking the shape of the "bait" that will get you in the door.
What do you need to know:
Don't play around with fancy wording, avoid giving too much information, but write it clearly and most importantly - PROOF READ!
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