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Applying for a position that I previously held
I previously held a position at company X. I left because my spouse got a job offer in another location, but also my boss didn't like me very much and didn't let me do my job properly and he hadn't ...
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Is it better to write a good cover letter in English or a mediocre one in the local language?
I'm applying for positions in Sweden, but come from another Nordic country. Most recruiters require that I speak both Swedish and English. Currently, I can easily keep up a conversation in Swedish and ...
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As a co-owner of a small business, how do I assure a hiring manager that I will actually be available?
I'm the technical co-founder of a small software business (two people). We built some very niche enterprise SaaS software and have a few big clients who pay us every year. The software is now so ...
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How to express that a non-disclosure agreement forbids you from listing work samples in an application
When applying for a job, how do you express that a current work contract forbids you from listing those projects in a portfolio (and consequently, there is no items in your portfolio for the time of ...
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Wanting to apply in Germany, how to write cover letter with B1 German?
I am wishing to seek a job in Germany but my native language is French. I am semi-fluent in German, B1 level and I can do a conversation if the other person is comprehensive. I am not 100% fluent, and ...
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Generic cover letter, or none at all?
I'm an undergraduate student that is actively looking for any involvement in personal projects, internships or employment opportunities within my field of study. As a result, I tend to carry plenty of ...
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How should I represent myself in a cover letter when applying for a job in which I have zero experience?
I was recently informed about a job at a kitchen, working as a general assistant; the tasks would be simple: clearing tables, preparing food, washing up, etc.
However, I've never formally worked in a ...
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Should I include a cover letter?
I am looking to apply to a test automation position and on the online application it asks me to attach my resume, but then it has a text box with a caption along the lines of "You can use the ...
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"You're in the top 10% of applicants based on your LinkedIn profile!" - So what can I do with this info?
With LinkedIn Premium, when you go to a job posting it gives you some analytical details based on your profile that tells you how "qualified" you may be for a given position. This is based on your ...
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Is it acceptable to speak of your current job in a cover letter?
I am currently employed as the only web developer at a small development and marketing company. I develop the websites and projects for clients from start to finish utilizing mainly PHP. Unfortunately,...
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When sending resume and cover letter in an email, what to put in the email body? [closed]
I would like to send my resume and cover letters in an email to a recruiter officer of an employer. I have both resume and cover letters in pdf. But I am not sure what is to say in the email body.
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Should I send multiple cover letters when applying for different positions at a company?
A company is offering two positions that I would qualify for. One is more design oriented and requires a portfolio, and I don't think my portfolio is very strong, but I would prefer this position (...
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How can I professionally show my enthusiasm for a company I'm applying to when I love their consumer products?
I'm applying to a company for a large international franchise. The employees I've seen on LinkedIn seem pretty enthusiastic and open to nerding out a bit. Some of their recruiting initiatives also ...
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If I'm "not required" to submit a cover letter, does that mean it's optional or discouraged?
I'm applying for a job and it gives the option of including attachments such as references and transcripts, but then also says:
You are not required to submit a cover letter
Does this mean I can, ...
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Should I mention in my cover letter that I could learn a language mentioned in the job ad from my significant other?
I am currently preparing documents for applying for a job within my own country of residence.
The job ad says that knowledge of a foreign language, Russian in this case, would be a plus. The problem ...
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