Consulting firms still place a high value on cover letters to showcase skills not on a resume. Heather Kristan, head of talent at Altman Solon, looks for specificity and interpersonal skills. Kristan ...

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If your resume is you on paper, the cover letter is your chance to make your qualifications come to life. But the first piece of advice you'll find anywhere is that cover letters aren't ...

Your resume might be the document that demonstrates your career history and skills, but the cover letter is just as important when applying for a new job – it’s your chance to immediately sell ...