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In today’s working world, the competition is staggering. With over 300 million people in the USA, finding a good job is a tough chore for almost any American. National estimates show that your average American citizen can be on the jobhunt for almost 9 months! With competition like that, you’re going to need an edge if you want to find any kind of decent job.

But such an edge does exist. It’s not a sure-fire employer snare, but it can drastically raise your chances of getting a better job and cut down your time spent out of work. It’s all about the cover letter.

Location, location, location! This is just about one of the most primary considerations when looking for a job. But what if your dream job is across the miles and somewhere beyond your immediate horizon? Maybe you are willing to take the plunge, leave your comfort zone and relocate as needed for this job. But here’s one question: How do you convince the company that you are worth all the travel expenses and hassles for?

Are you in the process of finding and applying for jobs? If you are, you may be ready to mail out your resume. Before you send out your resume or resumes, you will want to take a close look at the cover letter of your resume. For starters, are you even using a cover letter?

If you are currently not using a cover letter, you will want to refrain from mailing out your resume, at least right away. Many businesses expect to receive cover letters attached to all resumes. In fact, many now require them, especially with mailed in applications or resumes. If you are unsure as to how you can go about creating the perfect resume or at least one that can benefit you, you will want to continue reading on.

There are well over 300 million people in the USA today. Looking for a job as one of them can prove to be no easy chore…in fact, according to national statistics, you could be at it for nine months or more! Chances are good that you’re going to need a serious edge over the competition if you want to get a good job.

Luckily, such an edge does in fact exist. Nothing in the world is guaranteed to make bosses line up and beg you to join their company, but this particular edge can seriously boost your shot at nailing a great job and rip apart your time spent unemployed. This edge, my friend, is your cover letter.

Figuring out what you’ve actually accomplished in your career is one of the most difficult parts of writing your resume. Many people believe they haven’t done much of anything; just every day tasks that don’t amount to anything.

Think again.

I am willing to say virtually everyone can think of at least one achievement per position they’ve held. Not you? Don’t be so quick to judge. You just have to know where to look and how to dig deep to find the information.

The right place to look

How many times have you written a document or email, sent it out, and then discovered some major typos or even words missing? What if it doesn’t get your point across – or worse yet – give off the exact opposite impression? If you’re like most, it’s happened to you at least once.

How do you keep yourself from making the same mistake when it comes to your resume? Here are a couple of necessities when it comes to having your resume stand up to the scrutiny of Hiring Managers.