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		<title>And the Winner Is… A Smashing Resume Cover Letter!</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2013/03/01/and-the-winner-is-a-smashing-resume-cover-letter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s time to stop dreaming and start doing! And you can—with a terrific cover letter that will bring that dream job into reality with an offer that is exactly what you want and qualify for. Even during hard times employers are advertising positions and hiring qualified people every single day. You can be one of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bring on the New Year—With a Brand New Cover Letter</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:51:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here it is—2013––the new year we&#8217;ve been waiting for over the past couple of months. It&#8217;s the perfect time to put your goals in order with a sizzlin&#8217; new cover letter at the top of your list. Employers are setting their goals as well. They&#8217;re in the market for qualified job-hunters, people who are ready [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Give YOUR Cover Letter a &#8220;Touch of Class&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/08/06/give-your-cover-letter-a-touch-of-class/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Think of your cover letter as you would a business suit. It should be neat, clean, and a good fit. In other words, take time to present your best self in written presentation as well as in personal presentation. Consider what you want to say, choose your words carefully, and then put them on paper. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Steps to the Best Cover Letter</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/08/03/5-steps-to-the-best-cover-letter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/?p=32394</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A cover letter is the warm-up band to your one-person stage show. It needs to be clear, concise, and on point or you will lose your audience before the curtain goes up. There are five steps to take in order to craft your perfect cover letter. 1.Do not address your letter to the mystery man [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Find the Gold Hidden in a Cover Letter Template</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/06/26/how-to-find-the-gold-hidden-in-a-cover-letter-template/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/06/26/how-to-find-the-gold-hidden-in-a-cover-letter-template/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A general search run in any search engine of your choice will lead to a number of results. Especially if you are looking for cover letter samples to follow up, then the task is extremely difficult, as you will not know what to choose and what to let go of. This entire experience can be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Write a Cover Letter That Sells YOU</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The best thing about a cover letter is that it is an introduction. It is a chance to show an employer your personality. In other words what makes you different, what makes you stand out. It isn&#8217;t a chance to showcase your writing skills &#8211; which is lucky because most people wouldn&#8217;t call that their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cover Letter Tips for Your Target Audience</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/06/06/cover-letter-tips-for-your-target-audience/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/06/06/cover-letter-tips-for-your-target-audience/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:47:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/?p=30787</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking to get your cover letter noticed?  Try focusing on your audience. One way to set yourself apart in your cover letter is to know your audience. In his recently released book Gallery of Best Cover Letters, David Noble, Ph.D., offers strategies for customizing your cover letter. “The more you know about the reader of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Should You Still Use A Cover Letter?</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/05/02/should-you-still-use-a-cover-letter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/05/02/should-you-still-use-a-cover-letter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 13:53:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/?p=29506</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This question has been the subject of a great debate in recent years, and many times I hear clients ask, “Does anyone really read a cover letter anymore?” The answer is YES—if you know how to use it! While some hiring managers and recruiters will scan a cover letter for important bits of information, there [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Killer Cover Letter Tips!</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/04/10/killer-cover-letter-tips/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/04/10/killer-cover-letter-tips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to writing a cover letter, the experts advise you to make it short—using fewer rather than more words, succinct––clear and focused on your key points, and sincere––writing from your heart and mind. &#160; Good advice! But how are you to accomplish this task? Here are some KILLER cover letter tips to get [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Makes Your Cover Letter Introduction Stand Out?</title>
		<link>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/03/09/what-makes-your-cover-letter-introduction-stand-out/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2012/03/09/what-makes-your-cover-letter-introduction-stand-out/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:25:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Frierson</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/?p=28553</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Many job seekers fail to thoughtfully consider the importance of the cover letter introduction.  Oftentimes, it’s viewed as just another paragraph among many in the document.  But in reality, the cover letter introduction holds a lot of weight.  In fact, it can be the determining factor in whether a hiring manager will continue to read [...]]]></description>
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