How to Write a Cover Letter

Not all companies request cover letters when submitting a resume for candidacy, but for those that do, here’s a very helpful article to assist you with preparing one.

“When a friend of mine – I’ll call her Carol – asked me to help with a job cover letter last weekend, I said sure, piece of cake. I write and edit for a living. How difficult could it be to fix a page of my friend’s prose?

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The Most Important 20 Minutes of the Day

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail! Everyone, including students, can benefit from applying the suggestions mentioned in the following article. Read the full article here.

“What are the most important moments of the day? The 20 minutes you commit to planning.

You’re thinking, Planning? Yuck.

I know for some people it’s a dreaded word, but don’t worry. I’m not talking about writing a business plan or setting annual goals. I’m simply talking about dedicating 20 minutes to prioritizing and organizing your day.

The 20 minutes you spend today can save hours tomorrow and turn a good day into a great day.” Read more…