Category Archives: Cover Letters

Explaining a Career Downshift

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Tiffany A. Dedeaux

By Tiffany A. Dedeaux On occasion, the question comes up: how do I explain that? I want to step down a level in a role when it feels like all of society or a certain stage of career or life … Continue reading →

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Cover Letter Salutations – Tailoring Job Applications

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Tiffany A. Dedeaux

By Tiffany A. Dedeaux Now, I have gotten the question: When do I need a cover letter? Do I need one? My short answer is yes. My longer answer is yes too because it shows an effort. It’s about the … Continue reading →

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How to Love Writing Your Cover Letter (at Least Tolerate it)

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Tiffany A. Dedeaux

By Tiffany A. Dedeaux When I ask about the cover letter portion of an application, most everyone I talk to resists it for the same reason: “I hate selling myself!” This is because those who say this to me are … Continue reading →

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Cover Letters Matter

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Tiffany A. Dedeaux

By Tiffany A. Dedeaux Cover letters matter.  The letter, which is more likely to be in the form of an email, is the vehicle that will drive your recipient to look at your attachment:  the resume. Anytime I’m asked if … Continue reading →

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