New York Times on job seekers who can’t write by Alison Green on August 28, 2007 The New York Times yesterday reported that nearly half of HR executives say that entry level job seekers are deficient in writing skills. As someone who has to wade through the cesspool of poor grammar and spelling known as cover letters and resumes, I’m actually surprised it’s only half. I wish job-seekers realized that they […] Read the full article →
What does a good cover letter look like? by Alison Green on June 14, 2007 Note: Do not steal this letter. Several hiring managers have emailed me when they spotted candidates using parts of it as their own — and yes, those candidates were rejected. This letter is here for inspiration, not copying. The Evil HR Lady, who I secretly worship, has shamed me into posting an example of a […] Read the full article →
the point of a cover letter by Alison Green on May 28, 2007 I regularly see job applicants miss out on one of the most effective ways to make their application stand out: the cover letter. First, I’m continually surprised by how many people don’t submit a cover letter at all, despite the fact that our ads and online job application instructions explicitly request them. I generally assume […] Read the full article →