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1). "If Your Resume is the Cake, Your Cover Letter is the Icing." Cover letter writing is almost as important a skill for a job seeker to learn as resume writing. The cover letter accompanies the resume at all times as the primary support document. Whether you use traditional mail, email, faxing, or another type of electronic submission, this should always be sent with the resume. There are, of course, other tool... 2). A Sample Interview Thank You Letter A sample thank you letter that you use after an interview, as a guideline or template, will save you a lot of time when preparing this type of correspondence. Since you’ll prepare it before the job interview when you are not nervous and have a clear head, the letter will really increase your chances of making or reinforcing a good impression.... 3). Another Chance to Shine – Following Up on the Interview The interview follow up letter can make or break your chances of becoming hired. For that reason it should become an essential part of your job hunting tool box, right in there with the other tools you use: resume, cover letter, thank you note, reference sheet and salary history. Think of the letter as a second chance. Some people don’... 4). Cover Letters, Resumes and the Job Hunter…What’s it All About? Any good job hunter needs a resume package. The cover letter and resume always go together and do the same basic thing in slightly different ways. A job hunter without both of them will probably not get very far in the search for a good career position. With that in mind, let’s take a look at what these crucial documents should do for... 5). Don’t Forget to Say Thank You for a Second Interview The thank you letter for a second interview is a must for serious job seekers. If you’ve made it as far as a second interview, then you are right on the edge and are one of the serious candidates ready to be offered the position. When you’re in that position then it is worth your while to use all of the leverage you have, all of your knowledge of t... 6). Easy Template to Write Your Own Cover Letter The following cover letter sample gives an idea of what most job hunters should do when composing these. It consists of only a very few paragraphs, and is therefore short and easy to read. The reason for this sample being short is simply because hiring managers are extremely busy and will not read long letters. They may glance at them, or skim them... 7). Get Yourself Ready to Impress During a Phone Interview Preparing for an interview over the phone is primarily a mental exercise, and something that is easy to prepare for. It is the second impression that you will make on a hiring decision maker – the first impression was obviously made for you by your resume and cover letter, and must have been positive, or you would not have this interview appointmen... 8). How to Say, “Yes, I Accept Your Job Offer!” A sample job acceptance letter should be kept on the computer of job seekers to be customized for a new situation and used when it is needed. A job seeker should also know how to use it, and when to use it. With that in mind, a sample letter follows. Date Name of Hiring Manager Company Address City Zip 9). Leave Your Job on Good Terms and Save Yourself Regret Leave Your Job on Good Terms and Save Yourself Regret The exit interview is not a time to burn bridges with your old company. It has become a very common ritual throughout corporate America, and the idea behind it is to find out from departing staff members, when they no longer have to worry about protecting jobs, exactly what things a... 10). Need Interviews? A Sample Letter for Following-Up Your Resume Submission A sample letter to use as a guide when preparing your follow up letters can assist your job search, save you time, and make you look very professional. Take a look at the following, and use it as a guide when preparing your own follow up letters. SAMPLE FOLLOW UP LETTER Date Decision Maker, Position Company 11). Searching For A Federal Job Many years ago searching for a federal job was a long, complicated and drawn out process. Today, it has been become far less complex and is now just a 12). Searching For An Executive Job A job search for executives is far less complicated today than it has been in the past. Anyone who is looking for an executive job can simply look to 13). Searching For An IT Job Looking for an IT job is one of the easiest to perform due to the incredibly high demand in the IT field. As the Internet grows, corporations network 14). Searching For Employment Searching for a job can be a daunting and confusing task for anyone, whether he or she is just entering the job market, looking for a better job or fi 15). Searching For Jobs Online Searching for jobs online is easier than ever, but also more confusing than ever. Any Internet user doing a job search online will find that they can 16). Students Searching For A Job Searching for a job has become easier than ever for those who are graduating from school and looking to enter the workforce. Many schools offer guidan 17). Tell Them in Writing “Thank You for Hiring Me!” A thank you letter after you accept a job offer shows good taste, gratitude, and in general shows a new employer that they made a wise decision in hiring you. Most new hires do not write one, so if you are one of the smart few people who do, your relationship with your new employer will get off to a great start. When you write this typ... 18). Tips for Cover Letters to Get More Interviews Here’s a tip for cover letters to get more interviews. Use a bulleted format cover letter rather than a standard letter in paragraphs. The bulleted format is more eye catching, and is more likely to be glanced at by the hiring manager or other person assigned to sort through resumes. This format will help you get your resume seen by more people and... 19). What Questions Should I Ask During an Interview? What are good questions to ask during an interview is a good question in itself, and one that always comes up when a conscientious person is preparing for a big job interview. The fact that a person even wonders that sets them apart from the crowd of applicants and means that he or she is a proactive individual, intent on making a good impression a... 20). When the Job Search is Over, be Sure to Say Thanks Using a job acceptance letter when offered a position shows true professionalism. It is a way of saying “thank you” to the person who hired you, and giving them assurance that they made the right decision. You have presented yourself to them as a professional with your resume, cover letter, reference sheet, salary history, letters of recommendation...