Craft application materials that get you noticed. Resumes & Cover Letters offers tips on formatting, writing compelling summaries, tailoring your documents for media and creative roles, and avoiding common mistakes that can land your application in the reject pile.
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Double-check your work to avoid these common, embarrassing and totally preventable mistakes
You know you’re qualified for the position, but you could derail your chances of being hired if your resume and cover letter contain typos and misspellings—especially if you’re applying for a content or editorial job.…
Marisa J. Carroll
If you’ve spent hours on your resume and have yet to book any interviews, you’re probably wondering if it’s finally time to hire a resume pro. And you’re probably also wondering if the fee you’ll…
Mediabistro
An updated resume, crafted by a pro, should be considered a necessity for any media professional. Here are just a few of the best times to up your resume to next best thing-landing status.
John Lombard
What happens if you really want to work for a company, but there aren’t any jobs listed that match your skills, or that you like the look of? Do you: A. Think – “oh, well,…
Ayana Young
How necessary are cover letters these days? Research shows that more companies prefer you to have them more so than not. Does that mean you should still include one? Most resources say yes. Think of…
Jess Focht
There is much debate surrounding the topic of whether cover letters are still important or not, leaving applicants wondering if their letter is even read. Most companies nowadays use special programs to scan applicants’ resumes…
Jess Focht