This is the 1 sentence you should use to start your cover letter, according to ZipRecruiter's CEO. (via CNBCMakeIt)
to apply for and land a new job. Throughout the ups and downs of the typical search, there's one part of the process is usually more daunting than the rest: writing a cover letter with each application.ob applicants don't submit one at all, according to a survey from resume advice site ResumeLab.
"I think there's a traditional best practice way of writing a cover letter that's filled with bad advice for the current generation we're in," he tells. "It's more of a demonstration of communication competency and attempt to provide a short summary of your skills and experience." "Don't talk about yourself first; talk about them first. My golden rule is to make them feel excited," Siegel says, noting that hiring managers spend just 20 seconds reviewing every application, on average. "Your excitement will get them excited — it's the best way to get their attention," he adds.
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