Your resume might be the document that demonstrates your career history and skills, but the cover letter is just as important when applying for a new job – it’s your chance to immediately sell ...

Communication and collaboration are becoming prized skills in the tech world. Thomas Vick, regional director of IT at Robert Half, says a cover letter should focus on ROI. Vick provided a sample ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. Despite headlines about layoffs and companies downsizing, the ...

Consulting firms still place a high value on cover letters to showcase skills not on a resume. Heather Kristan, head of talent at Altman Solon, looks for specificity and interpersonal skills. Kristan ...

Internships are an excellent way to increase your experience in a specific field. Not only that, but they allow you to determine whether or not a career path is the right fit for you. During an ...

During any job search, you’ll be tasked with writing a cover letter. But knowing what to write and how to express yourself in a clear, concise manner and win over a potential employer can be tough.

Here’s the general rule of thumb to follow: Your cover letter should be a single page (no more!) and around 300-350 words. If you’re writing a cover email, three to five sentences works (since you ...

You will need to include additional documents with every résumé you send out, whether it's applying to an online application, responding to a job ad by e-mail, or following up on a referral from your ...