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HOW TO APPLY FOR JOBS AND GET INTERVIEWS!

 Its a frustrating cycle, spending hours searching for a job and sink time into perfecting your applications and nothing comes out all the entire effort.  Now the question is.. How do we ensure you are the candidate for the job regardless of the limited openings available and the numerous competitors?. It's simple! Stand out of from the crowd. A lot of applicants apply for a job the same way, how about if you apply differently? Below is how to meticulously apply for a job with sample *Use an effective subject line *Address the hiring manager by name *In the first paragraph, tell the hiring manager who you are and why are you contacting them *In the second paragraph say what value you’d bring to the company *Close the resume email body with saying you’re eager to meet in person *Add a professional signature with your contact details *Attach your resume and a cover letter saved in PDF with professional file names. Sample Dear Hiring Manager, I’m writing to express my interest in the

COVER LETTER THE MOST NEGLECTED YET MOST IMPORTANT PART OF A JOB APPLICATION!

 **COVER LETTER! THE MOST NEGLECTED YET MOST IMPORTANT PART OF A JOB APPLICATION** *"A Great resume will get you not-rejected, a great cover letter will get you hired”* DHH, Founder of Bosecamp A cover letter is a formal application letter, its a marketing tool used to showcase a unique combination of an applicant skills-set, knowledge and experience and how it matches the key requirements of a specific job description (cover letter is not generic). Most applicant neglect cover letter and think a great resume will get the job done, this is not true! Please note, while a great resume/CV is a door to employment opportunities a well-written cover letter is a key  A detailed cover letter (attachment or email body) is meant to introduce your resume to a prospective employer and why you are a more suitable candidate for the job with your resume being a VISIBLE EVIDENCE! Most employers get many applications for every open job, and your cover letter and resume need to show that you've

HOW TO CONVERT REGRET MAIL TO FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

 *How To Convert Regret Mail, To Future Opportunities* Rejections are unfortunately part of every job search, no matter how qualified you are. Companies can't hire everyone and often need to reject incredible applicants because there just aren't enough openings. When you receive a rejection email, you might instinctively want to delete the email and move on to the next job. While that's understandable, know that you can turn the situation into something more positive and useful to your career. And it only takes one email. HOW TO RESPOND TO A REJECTION EMAIL (SAMPLES) Subject: Regarding the [Job Title] position Dear John Doe [or hiring manager name], While it's disappointing to see this opportunity go, I want to thank you for getting back to me and letting me know about the decision. I also want to thank you for taking the time to meet with me. It was such a pleasure to meet you and Jane Doe [another hiring manager, recruiter, etc] and learn about employment hub [company