Don’t ditch the cover letter. It could be exactly what gets you hired.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD, Career Expert, MyPerfectResume

You might have heard this before: “Don’t bother with a cover letter. No one reads them.” But here is the truth – cover letters are not dead. In fact, a well-crafted cover letter …

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Discouraged Workers: Definition, Causes, and How They Differ from the Unemployed

What is a discouraged worker? Picture this: You’re unemployed, and after months of sending out resumes, attending interviews, and hearing nothing back, your determination starts to fade. Eventually, you stop searching altogether, convinced there are no opportunities left. At that …

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3 Ways to Retain Essential Information During the Job Search

Organization is key when you’re on the job search, especially if you’re holding out for the right role and may be on the hunt for months. It’s easy to lose track of important details about job postings when you’re applying …

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Some Helpful Advice About Embracing the Give-and-Take Nature of an Interview

— Article by Audrey Spina, the Assistant Director of Career Services at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts. 

Though a job interview represents a discussion between an interviewer and a job seeker, the prospect of controlling the direction of the conversation can represent an …

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Are You Ready for a Leadership Role? Four Questions to Ask Yourself

Nearly everyone, at some point in their career, will have to decide if they want to pursue a leadership role. However, many people focus their consideration on the wrong factors. Yes, leadership positions come with pay bumps, extra perks, and …

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What to Do When Mental Health Affects Your Work

Maybe you’ve always dealt with anxiety, depression, or another mental health challenge, but lately, work feels impossible. You can’t focus, deadlines are slipping through the cracks, or even showing up feels like climbing a mountain. If that sounds familiar, know …

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Leading Teams Through Change: Building Trust, Resilience, and Innovation

Adaptability has become a critical factor for success in an ever-changing workplace. With markets shifting, technologies advancing, and customer expectations evolving, organizations must pivot quickly to remain competitive. Teams that embrace change navigate these shifts effectively and uncover opportunities for …

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Jobs That Sound Boring But That Are Anything But!

Female nurse at nurses station. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

It is unlikely that, when you were little and dreaming about your future, you dreamt of a job at a desk or in a cubicle. You probably dreamed of being a …

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Benefits of Socializing at the Workplace

While business should be first and foremost in the workplace, there can be advantages to social interaction among employees.  Learn more in the following post.

We spend most of our waking hours at work but due to stressful work or …

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From Campus to Cadence: How New Graduates Forge Connections Through Culture and Community

When looking for new professional opportunities, job seekers value a welcoming environment where everyone is empowered to do their best work. In particular, many early-career employees hope to cultivate meaningful relationships across departments and roles. That’s why Cadence, a pivotal …

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