Njideka Udochi is an accomplished specialist and healthcare professional with expertise in medical education, epidemiology, pediatrics and emergency medicine. She is recognized as a top primary care doctor in USA and beyond and has featured as a medical expert on doctors’ interviews on CNN, FOX News, CNBC and many others. With numerous medical qualifications, certifications...
By Alison Doyle If you’ve sent your resume and cover letter (or any other form of job application) to an employer and haven’t heard back, consider sending a follow-up email. You can also follow up with an email message if you don’t hear back after a job interview. Unfortunately, employers don’t always keep applicants informed about the status...
In Nigeria today, there are few jobs with lots of job seekers. Apart from building a great CV, writing an attractive application letter will also increase your chances of getting a job. Here are a few tips to get you started: Address your letter to the right person. Go to the company’s website and find...
“How long should my CV be?” This is a question that has been pondered for years by jobseekers and is still a cause of debate across the recruitment industry. Although there is no single, definitive rule, the general consensus is that you should try to keep it as close to two pages as you can....
An application letter, sometimes referred to as a cover letter, is a document sent with a C.V to provide additional information about one’s skills, experience, and qualifications. The application letter is expected to provide relevant information detailing your reasons for applying for the job and why you should be considered for the position. ...
Contrary to what you’ve heard or read, cover letters are still important today. They’re not necessarily essential or required in every industry or for every role, but savvy job seekers always have one ready to go. “A lot of companies still ask candidates for a cover letter when they apply, especially if they’re doing so...
There can be no denying the fact that we live in an increasingly tough world nowadays. Increasing populations across the world and rising rates of unemployment mean that more and more people are applying for the same types of jobs you are interested in. This means it is truly imperative for you to take the...
Seth Porges At best, a cover letter can help a job-seeker stand out from the pack. At worst, it can make a promising candidate seem like an uncreative cut-and-paster. Sadly, the vast majority of cover letters read essentially the same: Retreads of resumes that ramble on while repeating the obvious. Would you read one of...
When applying for certain jobs, you may be required to include a supporting statement. This is a part of a resume that allows you to expand on your qualifications, experiences, and skills. It allows you to sell yourself to potential employers, so it’s important to know how to write a supporting statement that’s polished. Follow...
A cover letter is a one-page document that accompanies your resume. Cover letters are an opportunity for you to take three steps: Introduce yourself to the employer Express interest in a position Demonstrate that you are an ideal candidate Think of a cover letter as a marketing tool, one that allows you to market yourself...
