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Cover Letters & More

A resume coupled with a strategically written cover letter tells a compelling story of your success. Your cover letter is the first chance to make a winning impression on potential employers. Don’t fall into the trap of endlessly revising your resume for every job opportunity. Let your cover letter customize your resume.

We can write a strong and effective custom letter or a template letter to help you get your foot in door usually in a fraction of the time. In addition, we can train you in our approach to writing cover letters so that you can do them yourself without help.

Follow-up letters are an important tool in reinforcing your value and driving home key points from your interview. Don’t miss an opportunity to make a second favorable impression on your prospective employer!

We can also help you leave a favorable impression after the interview.

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